We propose to observe the z=0.345 cluster RXJ1532.9+3021, one of the mostextreme cooling flows known, discovered by us as part of the BCS. We aim to carry outdetailed modelling of the massive cooling flow, mapping out the range of inmogeneities throughout the cluster, and the spatial distribution of the absorbing material. We will determine the cluster mass profile for both the X-ray gas and total gravitating mass, and its baryon fraction. We willinvestigate whether the excessive star formation activity has an observable effect on both
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2002-07-08T14:58:47Z/2002-07-08T21:02:56Z
Version
17.56_20190403_1200
Mission Description
The European Space Agencys (ESA) X-ray Multi-Mirror Mission (XMM-Newton) was launched by an Ariane 504 on December 10th 1999. XMM-Newton is ESAs 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 Earths 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.
European Space Agency, Dr Carolin Crawford, 2003, 'RXJ1532.9+3021; An exceptional distant cooling flow cluster', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-gm9vodn
