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Name 010993
Title High-resolution X-ray spectroscopy of the cluster of galaxies MKW 3s
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0109930101
https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0109930201

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-0hry7p7
Author Dr Albert Brinkman
Description We propose to observe the cluster of galaxies MKW 3s in order to perform
spatially resolved spectroscopy with the RGS. MKW 3s is an ideal target for
this since it has a FWHM of only 2.6 arcmin, allowing a high spectral
resolution with the RGS and also an almost complete coverage of the cooling flow
region of the cluster within the cross-dispersion width of the detector. In
particular we will study the temperature and abundance distribution within the
central region using the RGS. The EPIC observations will supplement this for
the outer regions of the cluster, where we will study the abundance and
temperature gradients as well as investigate the existence of non-thermal
components.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2000-08-22T21:15:48Z/2000-08-23T14:27:15Z
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 2002-09-20T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Albert Brinkman, 2002, 010993, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-0hry7p7