Proposal ID | 020190 |
Title | XMM LEGACY-TYPE PROGRAM FOR THE STUDY OF GALAXY CLUSTER STRUCTURE |
Download Data Associated to the proposal | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0201900101 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-vfwad64 |
Principal Investigator, PI | Dr HANS BOEHRINGER |
Abstract | Galaxy clusters are important tools for probing the cosmic large-scale structureevolution and for performing precision tests of cosmological models. Thelimiting factor for the application of clusters in such cosmological studies iscurrently the uncertainty in the relation between the observed X-ray luminosity(or temperature) and the cluster mass needed for the theoretical modeling. Inview of the large efforts currently undertaken in X-ray cluster surveys andevolutionary studies (also using XMM extensively) it is crucial to pin down thecluster scaling relations at low z in a first step. Therefore we propose acomprehensive, detailed study of a representative cluster sample as an open,Legacy-type project to provide the community with the necessary data. |
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Instrument | RGS1, EPN, RGS2, EMOS1, OM, EMOS2 |
Temporal Coverage | 2004-02-15T23:47:07Z/2005-05-14T01:02:23Z |
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 | 2008-11-19T00:00:00Z |
Last Update | 2025-01-27 |
Keywords | "xmm extensively", "type project", "limiting factor", "type program", "cluster scaling relations", "galaxy cluster structure", "scale structure evolution", "performing precision tests", "cluster sample", "cosmological models", "galaxy cluster", "xray cluster surveys", "XMM", "cluster mass", "low z", "xray luminosity" |
Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, Dr HANS BOEHRINGER, 2008, 'XMM LEGACY-TYPE PROGRAM FOR THE STUDY OF GALAXY CLUSTER STRUCTURE', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-vfwad64 |