Abstract
We present XMM-Newton data centered on one of the MUNICS Near Infrared Cluster Survey fields (S2F1) and
we discuss the X-ray properties of the 6 X-ray emitting EROs found. For one of them we have already obtained the redshift
using near-infrared spectroscopic data, while for the remaining 5 EROs the analysis is based on photometric redshifts. We find
evidence for the presence of an X-ray obscured QSO in at least 5 out of the 6 X-ray emitting EROs. For these 5 objects we
derive intrinsic (2–10 keV) luminosities in excess of 1044 erg s−1 and intrinsic column densities higher than 1022 cm−2. These
values have been obtained through a basic X-ray spectral analysis for the three brightest sources and through the analysis of the
hardness ratios for the remaining two. All of these 5 X-ray emitting EROs appear extended in the optical/near-infrared bands
indicating that the host galaxy emission dominates at these wavelengths. This suggests that the hosted AGNs are likely to be
absorbed also in the optical/near-infrared bands: i.e. they are likely X-ray obscured possible type 2 QSOs. For the remaining
ERO the presence of an AGN is suggested both by its high 0.5–2 keV luminosity (L0.5−2keV ∼ 1043 erg s−1) and by its X-rayto-
optical flux ratio. In this case the quality of the present data prevents us from placing firm constraints on the AGN type
hosted. Finally, the near-IR spectrum obtained for one of the 6 EROs classifies the host galaxy as an elliptical at z 1.7 with a
stellar mass well in excess of 1011 M⊙. This result corroborates the possible link between the QSO activity and the formation
of massive spheroids.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 87-95 |
Journal | Astronomy and Astrophysics |
Volume | 431 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 3 Feb 2005 |
Keywords
- galaxies : active
- X-rays : galaxies