We propose to obtain sensitive XMM-Newton observations of the X-ray brightcluster Abell S0592 (RXC J0638.7-5358), which we have selected based on itsrecent detection by ACT in the Sunyaev-Zel.dovich effect (SZE) at 145 GHz.Archival Chandra and HST/ACS data reveal that Abell S0592 is undergoing a majormerger. There is a significant offset between the peak of the gas distributionand the location of one of the two bright central dominant galaxies. Thetemperature determined from the Chandra data varies significantly with position.Further detailed study of the X-ray spectrum and morphology of this interactingcluster (along with weak lensing and SZE data) will shed light on thedistribution of its baryons and dark matter.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2010-05-22T07:33:02Z/2010-05-22T21:05:00Z
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, Prof John P. Hughes, 2011, 'XMM-Newton Observations of the Merging Cluster Abell S0592', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-4n6vsqv
