Within the framework of an extensive radio observational campaign aimed tosearch for radio halos and relics in galaxy clusters in the redshift range0.2-0.4 at 610 MHz, we propose to observe one cluster of our sample which isexceptional in the radio band and therefore extremely promising for testing themerging paradigm. RXCJ1314.4-2515 is the unique case known to date of galaxycluster hosting both a radio halo and a double relic. Our goal is to reconstructthe detailed dynamics of this cluster and to test the physical properties of theICM related to the relics and halo formation.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2007-08-07T15:38:17Z/2007-08-08T07:50:13Z
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, Prof Pasquale Mazzotta, 2008, 'Relics and Halos at intermediate redshift: testing the merging paradigm', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-pcxdkl1
