A dataset provided by the European Space Agency

Name 015032
Title The Hot Winds of Ultraluminous Infrared Galaxies
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0150320201

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-onabdep
Author Prof Crystal Martin
Description Ultraluminous infrared galaxies (ULIGs) represent an important stage in the
birth of an ellipitcal galaxy. They are powered largely by starbursts which
may drive massive galactic winds. These outflows likely affect the chemical
evolution of ellipticals, heat the intergalactic medium, and unveil nascent
quasars. From a large Keck II spectroscopic survey, I have selected two ULIGs
with strong, blueshifted interstellar absorption lines. These cold clouds
must be entrained in a hot outflow. Measurement of the temperature and emission
measure of the hot wind are needed to describe the dynamics of the outflow.
Only XMM provides the sensitivity required for this spectral analysis, but
additional Chandra observations would greatly aid in their interpretation.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2003-06-17T15:06:21Z/2003-06-18T00:03:18Z
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 2004-07-05T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Prof Crystal Martin, 2004, 015032, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-onabdep