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Name 040283
Title Hot gas and magnetic fields as sensitive tracers of galactic interactions
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0402830101

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-d8nes3z
Author Dr Matthias Ehle
Description We propose to complete our study of the hot gas distribution in the apparently
isolated spiral galaxy NGC 4414. This galaxy is especially interesting as our
magnetic field observations show strong effects of external influences, whereas
in the optical domain almost no signs of such effects are observed. We propose a
study of the hot diffuse gas in NGC 4414 to build up a physical scenario of the
galactic interactions and to distinguish between basic interaction mechanisms,
namely gravitational encounters and ram pressure stripping. The second
possibility would imply that an ablation by the external gas may be important
even in galaxies thought to be isolated.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2006-06-29T01:57:00Z/2006-06-29T13:40:38Z
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 2007-09-30T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Matthias Ehle, 2007, 040283, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-d8nes3z