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Name 040225
Title An X-ray - lensing calibration of cluster mass estimates
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-eizdgks
Author Dr Ben Maughan
Description We have compiled the largest statistically complete sample of galaxy clusters
with weak lensing mass estimates. 32 of the 36 clusters have already been
observed with XMM-Newton and/or Chandra. With 47ks of XMM-Newton observations,
good quality X-ray data can be obtained for the remaining 4, creating a complete
X-ray/lensing dataset. For the first time, X-ray and weak lensing mass estimates
will be cross-calibrated in a volume limited sample. This will allow: 1) the
measurement of systematic effects in cluster mass estimates and their effect on
derived cosmological constraints; 2) improved calibration of the X-ray
observable - mass scaling relations; and 3) accurate measurements of cluster
baryon fractions.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2006-06-27T12:35:31Z/2007-04-14T00:10:00Z
Version PPS_NOT_AVAILABLE
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 2008-05-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Ben Maughan, 2008, 040225, PPS_NOT_AVAILABLE, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-eizdgks