A dataset provided by the European Space Agency

Name 014117
Title Mass content & dynamical state of 3 optically selected high z (z>0.8) clusters
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0141170101

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-iqj09xt
Author Dr Monique ARNAUD
Description We propose to perform a joint XMM/CHANDRA/VIMOS follow-up program of three EIS
distant clusters recently spectroscopically confirmed using FORS to be at
z=0.81,0.94 and 1.14. We propose to observe with IFU of VIMOS the core of these
clusters in order to measure their virial mass and study their dynamical state.
The XMM/CHANDRA observations will be used to measure the X-ray mass and the
morphology of the clusters. This will provide essential information on the
physics of gravitational collapse and the relative settling of the gas and
galaxies in the dark matter potential. Furthermore, the gas entropy in the core
and the Lx-T relation will be compared with predictions of various theoretical
models, providing greater insight on the physics that governs the ICM evolution.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2003-05-08T10:57:16Z/2003-05-09T03:57:43Z
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 2004-06-05T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Monique ARNAUD, 2004, 014117, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-iqj09xt