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Name 067310
Title Massive Galaxy Clusters at High-redshift from the Spitzer SpARCS Survey
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0673100101

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-fw5btbc
Author Dr Amalia Hicks
Description We propose XMM-Newton EPIC observations of a sample of four high redshift galaxy
clusters with 0.87 < z < 1.20 discovered by the 42 square degree Spitzer
Adaptation of the Red Sequence Survey (SpARCS). This survey is currently the
largest optical/IR survey for high redshift clusters, and includes significant
multi-wavelength follow-up. Extensive Gemini spectroscopic observations have
confirmed that all of our targets are rich, massive clusters with velocity
dispersions ranging from 550-800 km/sec. Our XMM observations are designed to
detect the extended intra-cluster medium in the cluster cores, provide first
estimates of cluster X-ray luminosities, and broadly investigate the core gas
densities of our targets.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2011-08-23T23:39:56Z/2011-08-24T11:51:49Z
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 2012-09-20T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Amalia Hicks, 2012, 067310, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-fw5btbc