The dynamics of low-power radio jets are largely determined by interactions withthe surrounding X-ray emitting gas. With previous XMM-Newton observations, wehave detected evidence for radio-source heating and have used environmentalmeasurements to constrain detailed three-dimensional kinematic models of jetdynamics. Here we propose to reobserve one of the best candidates for this typeof study, 3C 31, for which our previous observation was unusable due to flarecontamination, and to observe for the first time the lower luminosity radiogalaxy B2 1553+24, in order to determine the physical properties of the jets andto investigate their interactions with the environment.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2008-07-01T05:56:12Z/2008-07-01T20:48:59Z
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, Dr Judith Croston, 2009, 'The dynamics of low-power openParFRIclosePar jets', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-75yat4y
