PSPC soft x-ray observations of Seyfert 2 galaxies

Details PSPC soft x-ray observations of Seyfert 2 galaxies PSPC soft x-ray observations of Seyfert 2 galaxies

Jul 1993

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1993stin...9514911t&link_type=abstract

Unknown

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

Seyfert Galaxies, X Ray Astronomy, X Ray Binaries, X Ray Spectra, Field Of View, Iron, Oxygen, Rosat Mission

Scientific paper

We present the results from ROSAT PSPC soft x-ray (0.1-2.0 keV) observations of six Seyfert 2 galaxies, chosen from the brightest Seyfert 2s detected with the Einstein Imaging Proportional Counter. All of the targets were detected with the ROSAT PSPC. Spatial analysis shows that the source density within a few arcmin of each Seyfert 2 galaxy is a factor of approximately eight higher than in the rest of the inner field of view of the PSPC images. In NGC1365 it appears that the serendipitous sources may be x-ray binary systems in the host galaxy. The proximity of the serendipitous sources, typically within a few arcmin of the target Seyfert 2, means that previous x-ray observations of the Seyfert 2 galaxies have been significantly contaminated, and that source confusion is important on a spatial scale of approximately 1 arcmin. Some spectra, most notably Mrk3 and NGC1365, indicate the presence of a high equivalent width soft x-ray line blend consistent with unresolved iron L and oxygen K emission.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

PSPC soft x-ray observations of Seyfert 2 galaxies does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with PSPC soft x-ray observations of Seyfert 2 galaxies, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and PSPC soft x-ray observations of Seyfert 2 galaxies will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1232836