Name | 014548 |
Title | A Multiwavelength Study of the Cosmic Web |
URL | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0145480101 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-8q6hoz1 |
Author | Dr Chris Miller |
Description | We propose here XMM observations of Abell 1882; the first massive nearby cluster of galaxies observed by the SDSS. The region surrounding Abell 1882 is complex in the optical and X--ray wavelengths. In the optical, the main cluster core is extended with a bi-modal redshift distribution. However, the redshift histogram does not resemble typical merger scenarios. On the other hand, the peak X--ray emission is significantly offset from the galaxy concentration, indicative of a merging system. We will propose a detailed physical model for this system using a combination of X--ray, optical data with new hydro-N--body simulations. Such a model is essential for determining the roles of different physical mechanisms (e.g. turbulence, ram pressure, dissipation) on galaxy formation and evolution. |
Publication | No observations found associated with the current proposal |
Instrument | EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2 |
Temporal Coverage | 2003-02-08T01:12:46Z/2003-02-08T07:45:33Z |
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 | 2004-03-02T00:00:00Z |
Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, 2004-03-02T00:00:00Z, 014548, 17.56_20190403_1200. https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-8q6hoz1 |