ESA.s Planck Mission has provided a large, statistically representative sampleof 189 clusters within z<0.55, detected over the full sky (|b| > 15deg) throughtheir SZ effect.The proposed XMM-Newton observations of 17 clusters will allowus to complete the X-ray characterization of all ESZ clusters. We will determinethe dynamical state of each cluster, measure cluster masses and mass proxies,and explore the origin of radio halos and relics. We will derive scalingrelations between X-ray and SZ properties, including cluster masses, which willbe used in future large SZ and X-ray surveys (e.g. eROSITA), where detailedX-ray studies for each cluster will not be possible. This sample will become thefundamental low redshift baseline for studies of cluster evolution.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2013-05-08T12:17:03Z/2014-04-26T18:53:40Z
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 Christine Jones, 2015, 'Characterizing Planck ESZ Clusters', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-srw9hy8
