Name | 040049 |
Title | Understanding Gas Interactions in Groups: NGC 1600 |
URL | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0400490101 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-w3jvg3y |
Author | Dr Craig Sarazin |
Description | We propose XMM observations to study the nature of and interaction between interstellar medium and group gas in the elliptical galaxy/group NGC 1600. Temperature and abundance measurements will be used to constrain the origin and dynamics of the inter- and intra-galactic gas. In the center of NGC 1600, X-ray structures correspond with those seen in cooler gas and dust. We will determine whether thermal conduction can explain these features. NGC 1600 is the only elliptical galaxy with a large number (21) of ULX candidates. We will compare their X-ray spectra to ULX models and search for UV counterparts with the OM. We will study the origin of the long tail behind the group galaxy NGC 1603; if it is due to ram pressure, it provides a probe of the group dynamics. |
Publication | No observations found associated with the current proposal |
Instrument | EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2 |
Temporal Coverage | 2006-08-14T08:39:46Z/2007-02-07T11:32:30Z |
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 | 2008-03-30T00:00:00Z |
Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, Dr Craig Sarazin, 2008, 040049, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-w3jvg3y |