A dataset provided by the European Space Agency

Name 002574
Title A Detailed Study of Two Optically-Selected, High-Redshift Clusters of Galaxies
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0025740101
https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0025740201
https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0025740401

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-3gcpcy0
Author Dr Lori Lubin
Description We propose to obtain detailed X-ray spectral and structural data for two
distant, optically-selected clusters of galaxies which are known X-ray
emitters, CL1324+3011 at z = 0.76 and CL1604+4304 at z = 0.90. These
observations will, for the first time ever, allow us to place accurate
constraints on the temperature, surface-brightness profile, and mass
fraction of the intracluster medium in rich, optically-selected clusters
at very high redshift. The two target clusters are the most well-studied
systems at z > 0.7 in the optical and infrared regimes; therefore, the
addition of the XMM data will enable us to probe the specifics of the
relationship between the X-ray and optical properties and their implications for galaxy and cluster evolution.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2001-12-12T17:07:52Z/2002-02-11T06:33:11Z
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 2003-02-28T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Lori Lubin, 2003, 002574, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-3gcpcy0