XMM-Newton Science Analysis System: User Guide

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5.11 Computing a model spectrum of the RGS background

The task rgsbkgmodel can be used to compute a model spectrum of the RGS background applicable to a given observation from a combination of observations of empty fields.

For a detailed description of this task see the technical note XMM-SOC-CAL-TN-0058 at:

http://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/xmm-newton/calibration-documentation


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