A dataset provided by the European Space Agency

Name 010726
Title The centre of the Shapley supercluster: A3558
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0107260101
https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0107260201

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-17fto66
Author Dr Bernd Aschenbach
Description The Shapley supercluster is by far the largest mass cencentration in the nearby
universe (z<0.1). For a good mass estimate it is necessary to know the dynamical
state of the supercluster. We propose to study the centre and at the same time
the richest cluster in the supercluster, A3558. Previous X-ray observations
showed hints for merging in this cluster. From a combined morphological and
spectral analysis we want to determine the dynamical state of the cluster and
estimate its mass.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2002-01-21T12:28:01Z/2002-01-22T07:26:14Z
Version 17.56_20190403_1200
Mission Description The European Space Agency's (ESA) X-ray Multi-Mirror Mission (XMM-Newton) was launched by an Ariane 504 on December 10th 1999. XMM-Newton is ESA's second cornerstone of the Horizon 2000 Science Programme. It carries 3 high throughput X-ray telescopes with an unprecedented effective area, and an optical monitor, the first flown on a X-ray observatory. The large collecting area and ability to make long uninterrupted exposures provide highly sensitive observations.
Since Earth's atmosphere blocks out all X-rays, only a telescope in space can detect and study celestial X-ray sources. The XMM-Newton mission is helping scientists to solve a number of cosmic mysteries, ranging from the enigmatic black holes to the origins of the Universe itself. Observing time on XMM-Newton is being made available to the scientific community, applying for observational periods on a competitive basis.
Creator Contact https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/xmm-newton/xmm-newton-helpdesk
Date Published 2003-03-30T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Bernd Aschenbach, 2003, 010726, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-17fto66