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Name 055128
Title Unveiling the physics at play in the clusters outskirts
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0551280101
https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0551280201

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-qk5kxkz
Author Dr Etienne Pointecouteau
Description We propose the intensive observation of the galaxy cluster A1413 to gain the
first precise observational description of the outskirts of a galaxy cluster in
order to investigate the physics at play in these external regions and to
provide the first X-ray observational constraints on the limit of virialization
and thermalization of clusters, on the feedback due to galaxy formation, on the
dynamical and thermodynamical states of the accreted material from the cosmic
web. Based on existing XMM-Newton observations, we calculate that the required
exposure time to achieve the scientific goals of our project is 600 ks. We
therefore ask for an additional 450 ks to complement the 150 ks awarded in AO6.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2008-12-04T11:43:23Z/2008-12-07T08:52:09Z
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 2010-01-09T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Etienne Pointecouteau, 2010, 055128, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-qk5kxkz