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Name 060083
Title X-ray properties of nearby isolated Ellipticals
URL

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https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0600830501

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-kw4sr58
Author Dr Elisabetta Memola
Description We propose to investigate the intrinsic properties of the hot
interstellar-medium in early-type galaxies. To this end we have chosen a well
selected sample of isolated, optically similar, nearby, elliptical galaxies to
minimize the influence of external factors such as the presence of a group or
luminous masses. Three objects recently published cover the full range of LX:LB
scatter observed in larger, heterogeneous samples. A fourth one, observed
subsequently, has low luminosity X-ray emission. With this proposal we request
four additional objects that will complete the small, but homogeneous sample of
bright Ellipticals.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2010-04-18T10:16:00Z/2010-04-20T23:23:24Z
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 2011-05-15T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Elisabetta Memola, 2011, 060083, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-kw4sr58