Nasa-JAXA XRISM mission discovers iron fingerprints in active galaxy NGC 4151.
Science and Technology
In a recent scientific breakthrough, the XRISM (X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission), a joint venture between NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), successfully detected iron in the active galaxy NGC 4151. Utilizing the Resolve instrument aboard XRISM, crucial data was obtained from the galaxy's core, where a supermassive black hole actively consumes material from its surrounding accretion disk. The spectral analysis conducted by XRISM revealed distinct iron signatures at approximately 6.5 keV, with observed peaks and dips around 7 keV, indicating interactions much more energetic than those detectable in the visible spectrum.
XRISM mission, a collaboration between NASA and JAXA, detects iron in NGC 4151.
Resolve instrument aboard XRISM captures crucial data from the galaxy's core.
Spectral analysis unveils distinct iron signatures, suggesting energetic interactions beyond visible spectrum.
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