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Proposal ID 009319
Title X-rays from merger-induced starburst activity
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-uwountu
Principal Investigator, PI Mr Andreas Zezas
Abstract In this proposal we aim to study the X-ray properties of the diverse components related to starburst phenomena in interacting and merging galaxy systems. Each system of our sample represents a snap-shot of the starburst evolution at a particular phase in the merger. Because of the simultaneous presence of the various X-ray components related to; binaries, SNRs, shocked gas, superwinds and halos, it is essential to use the broad-band energy response combined with the high effective area ofEPIC-pn, in order to separate them. We will make full use of multi-frequency data, in order to study the evolution of the star-formation and of the X-ray emission along the merger sequence.
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Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2002-03-25T20:35:39Z/2002-06-22T04:18:19Z
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.
Creator Contact https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/xmm-newton/xmm-newton-helpdesk
Date Published 2003-08-03T00:00:00Z
Keywords "star formation", "xray properties", "supernova remnant", "multi frequency data", "starburst evolution", "merging galaxy systems", "diverse components related", "snap shot", "shocked gas", "epic pn", "x rays", "xray emission", "EPIC", "sample represents", "xray components related", "merger sequence", "starburst phenomena"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Mr Andreas Zezas, 2003, 'X-rays from merger-induced starburst activity', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-uwountu