Name | 067388 |
Title | Probing a giant radio jet and its environs with X-ray observations |
URL | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0673880101 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-ljuky29 |
Author | Dr Chiranjib Konar |
Description | We propose XMM-Newton observations of CGCG 049-033, a unique radio galaxy conta- ining a highly polarized giant radio jet and a single radio lobe. The peculiar radio structure of the radio galaxy implies a highly unusual hot-gas environment. SDSS images and spectra show that the host galaxy is the dominant member of a group of galaxies interacting with the nearby poor cluster Abell 2040. Our proposed observations will characterise the environment of the radio source and determine why it produces the observed radio structures. By determining physical conditions in the external medium, we will investigate the confinement of this large-scale jet. Finally, we will search for any evidence of X-ray emission from the jet itself. |
Publication | No observations found associated with the current proposal |
Instrument | EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2 |
Temporal Coverage | 2011-07-17T11:08:02Z/2011-07-18T01:33:20Z |
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 | 2012-08-20T00:00:00Z |
Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, Dr Chiranjib Konar, 2012, 067388, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-ljuky29 |