A dataset provided by the European Space Agency

Name 076094
Title Witnessing a merging bullet being stripped in the galaxy cluster RXCJ2359-6042
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0760940101

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-b41osv2
Author Dr Gayoung Chon
Description We propose a 80ks XMM-Newton observation for the galaxy cluster, RXCJ2359-6042 (A4067). This is a unique system, where a compact bullet penetrates an extended, low density cluster at a low redshift (z=0.0992). We can clearly watch the process how the bullet component is stripped of its layers outside the core. We can also tentatively identify a Mach cone with a wide opening angle, a contact discontinuity inside, and infer a mild shock. A deeper XMM-Newton observation is absolutely crucial to characterise the merging processes with imaging spectroscopy in more detail in this unique system.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2015-06-02T08:45:56Z/2015-06-03T14:44:16Z
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 2016-06-16T22:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, 2016-06-16T22:00:00Z, 076094, 17.56_20190403_1200. https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-b41osv2