| Name | 030649 |
| Title | A deep XMM-Newton observation of Abell 2204 |
| URL | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0306490101 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-phdlv3y |
| Author | Dr Jeremy Sanders |
| Description | We propose to make a 60 ks observation using XMM-Newton of the luminous galaxy cluster Abell 2204. Using this observation we wish to study the 100 kpc (1 arcmin) radius high abundance ring we found using Chandra. XMM will allow us to resolve this ring into many different spatial components, and measure the abundances to high accuracy. In addition, the cluster displays a large range of temperature (3-12 keV), and is an idea target to search for the existence of cool 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. We will be sensitive to any cooling of gas to below 0.1 keV at a rate exceeding 100 Msun-yr. |
| Publication | No observations found associated with the current proposal |
| 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 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 | 2007-07-11T00:00:00Z |
| Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
| Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, 2007-07-11T00:00:00Z, 030649, 17.56_20190403_1200. https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-phdlv3y |