A dataset provided by the European Space Agency

Name 014901
Title A Survey of Small Galaxy Groups at High redshift
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0149010201

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-xcbn36t
Author Prof Frederik Paerels
Description The combination of the large sensitivity of the XMM cameras and the
availability of the results of the CNOC2 Survey for Galaxy Groups now offers the
unique opportunity to conduct a highly sensitive survey for the X-ray properties
of small Groups at high redshift. With just a single 100ksec exposure, we
propose to acquire data on a few dozen Groups addressing a range of issues
concerning the physical properties of gas in small Groups. Since a statistical
mass estimate from weak lensing exists for the CNOC2 Groups, we will even be
able to address the issue of the gas content as a function of total
gravitational mass. With a single stroke, XMM can extend our knowledge of the
evolution of most of the baryonic matter in the Universe out to high redshift.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2003-04-15T00:22:26Z/2003-04-16T03:05:04Z
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 2004-05-20T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Prof Frederik Paerels, 2004, 014901, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-xcbn36t