The cluster Abell 1367 provides us with unique opportunities to study theprocesses associated with galaxy transformation in dense environments. Thisdynamically young cluster is currently forming at the intersection of two largescale filaments. Optical observations suggest that it is composed of at leastfour separate dynamical units. Multiple jet-like cometary trails, 150 kpc long,have been discovered in A1367 using H-alpha imaging observations, suggestinggalaxy infall at high-velocity. To interpret these unique data, an understandingof the dynamical state of A1367 is required. We propose to determine the masscomponents of the cluster, their relative motions, and to understand the effectsof mergers on the infalling galaxies by completing the XMM mosaic of this cluster.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2009-05-27T01:03:09Z/2009-11-25T09:13:27Z
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 Alexis Finoguenov, 2010, 'Witnessing dramatic galaxy transformation in Abell cluster 1367', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-cniqqow
