X-ray mapping of the Perseus cluster, the brightest cluster in the X-ray sky,with XMM-Newton is the most effective way to study physics of cluster dynamics.In the east region of this cluster, ASCA showed remarkable temperature featuresincluding an enormous cool region bounded by a hot ridge in the east, which ismost possibly caused by a subcluster merger. We propose 7 pointings (including 2pointings of AO2/Pri-C) for a total of 140 ksec to cover most of the unobservedregions in the Perseus cluster, which will give us a detailed view about the gasheating process and metal distribution.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2004-02-04T01:45:49Z/2004-02-04T14:17:48Z
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 TAE FURUSHO, 2005, 'MAPPING OBSERVATION OF DYNAMICAL STRUCTURES IN THE PERSEUS CLUSTER', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-5kidqp7
