We propose to make a 60 ks observation using XMM-Newton of the luminous galaxycluster Abell 2204. Using this observation we wish to study the 100 kpc (1arcmin) radius high abundance ring we found using Chandra. XMM will allow us toresolve this ring into many different spatial components, and measure theabundances to high accuracy. In addition, the cluster displays a large range oftemperature (3-12 keV), and is an idea target to search for the existence ofcool X-ray emitting gas. The central galaxy in this cluster is rich in cold gas.We will provide upper limits of 130 Msun/yr (3-sigma) for gas around 0.3 keV. Wewill be sensitive to any cooling of gas to below 0.1 keV at a rate exceeding 100Msun/yr.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2006-02-06T17:48:34Z/2006-02-15T00:00:20Z
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 Jeremy Sanders, 2007, 'A deep XMM-Newton observation of Abell 2204', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-phdlv3y
