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Name 067311
Title Constraining Cluster Evolution at z > 1 with the SpARCS-RCS Cluster Surveys
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0673110201

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-157s9so
Author Dr Erica Ellingson
Description We propose XMM-EPIC observations of 3 clusters at high redshift from the SpARCS
survey in order to constrain the evolution of X-ray scaling relations. An
important difference between this survey and others is that by using
galaxy-selected clusters, we can construct a sample which is unbiased in its gas
properties. Each of these clusters has been detected by three methods: as a
highly significant overdensity of red sequence galaxies, spectroscopically as a
cluster with numerous confirmed members and velocity dispersions > 500 km/s, and
as a faint, but extended X-ray source. Our proposed observations will yield
accurate gas temperatures, enabling these clusters to be used in a study of the
evolution of the cluster gas, galaxy and mass scaling relations to z>1.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2011-07-31T19:02:08Z/2011-08-01T04:10:50Z
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 2012-08-19T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Erica Ellingson, 2012, 067311, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-157s9so