The M87 X-ray halo is by far the best place to study several importantastrophysical phenomena, like the structure of so-called cooling flows,supernova abundance yields, the interaction of jets with the surroundingintracluster medium (ICM), and how the central galaxy is embedded into thestructure of the cluster. The PV phase data have provided already a wide rangeof spectacular new insights. More precise spectral data are required, however,to draw firm astrophysical conclusions. To this aim we propose a deeperobservation of M87.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2005-01-10T02:45:01Z/2005-01-11T09:07:24Z
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 HANS BOEHRINGER, 2006, 'XMM-STUDY OF M87 - A CORNERSTONE FOR THE TEST OF ASTROPHYSICAL PARADIGMS', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-lqn1zeq
