A dataset provided by the European Space Agency

Name 020178
Title SPATIALLY RESOLVED SPECTROSCOPY OF MERGING CLUSTERS IN THE SHAPLEY CONCENTRATION
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0201780101

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-twz3vws
Author Dr STEFANO ETTORI
Description We propose to map the distribution and variation in density and temperature of
the intracluster medium in and between the members of the A3528 complex:
A3528-north, A3528-south, A3530, A3532. This allows us to study how on-going
mergers affect the dynamical parameters of these clusters and the physical
characteristics of the galaxy population. The proposed XMM observations will
complement our extensive studies of the A3528 complex in the Shapley
Supercluster that we are carrying on in the optical and radio wavebands.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2004-01-15T21:27:11Z/2004-01-16T03:32:25Z
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 2005-02-05T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr STEFANO ETTORI, 2005, 020178, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-twz3vws