We propose joint Chandra/XMM observations of two powerful FRII radio galaxiesat the centers of the two nearby Abell clusters 1836 and 578. The r^ance ofthe proposed research comes from the fact that, on one hand, heating of clustersby AGN requires large jet powers (appropriate for FRII galaxies), while on theother hand, the majority of the currently studied cases of cD-hosted radio-loudAGN are in fact low-power FR I sources. As the two targets are the only FRII radio galaxies known at the centers of local (z<0.25) Abell clusters, theproposed observations will enable us for investigating the role of powerful jetsin cluster heating, by constraining the source energetics and resolving variousX-ray features within and outside the radio structures embedded in the clusters.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2010-01-17T00:38:24Z/2010-03-07T01:46:13Z
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 Lukasz Filip Stawarz, 2011, 'Powerful Radio Sources in the Centers of Nearby Clusters', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-uk6f917
