Proposal ID | 055160 |
Title | Early-type galaxy evolution in groups: the intriguing case of NGC 4756 |
Download Data Associated to the proposal | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0551600101 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-c8jp3vu |
Principal Investigator, PI | Dr Ginevra Trinchieri |
Abstract | Any understanding of the evolution of groups and their members, which ultimatelymeans the evolution of all galaxies, cannot be complete without detailed studiesat X-ray wavelengths, that probe the properties of the IGM and the interplaybetween galaxies, ISM and IGM. We propose here to observe an intriguingenvironment representative of a unique accretion scenario, possibly resultingfrom parallel evolution of two distinct subcondensations associated with NGC4756. We aim at 1) quantifying when and how sub-structures and early-typemembers evolve their own X-ray halo and 2) determining the role of the hot IGMin regulating galaxy activity (star formation and/or AGN). |
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Instrument | EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2 |
Temporal Coverage | 2008-12-23T19:27:27Z/2008-12-24T15:26:05Z |
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. |
Creator Contact | https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/xmm-newton/xmm-newton-helpdesk |
Date Published | 2010-01-30T00:00:00Z |
Keywords | "own xray halo", "type galaxy evolution", "sub structures", "ngc 4756", "accretion scenario", "xray wavelengths", "parallel evolution", "distinct subcondensations", "hot igm", "NGC 4756" |
Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, Dr Ginevra Trinchieri, 2010, 'Early-type galaxy evolution in groups: the intriguing case of NGC 4756', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-c8jp3vu |