| Proposal ID | 078311 |
| Title | XMM-Newton Observations of New Massive Planck Clusters |
| Download Data Associated to the proposal | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0783110401 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-qrbjqaf |
| Principal Investigator, PI | Prof John P. Hughes |
| Abstract | Through a multiwavelength program of ground-based optical and near-infraredimaging plus space-based X-ray imaging with Swift, we have identified a numberof rich, massive, X-ray--emitting clusters among the unconfirmed Planck clustercandidates. We have selected the ten most promising new clusters for observationwith XMM this cycle. All have Planck signal-to-noise ratios greater than 5 andsignificant X-ray flux. The proposed observations will provide the firstaccurate masses of these clusters based on multiple X-ray mass proxies and willallow determination of their dynamical states (merger vs. relaxed systems). |
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| Instrument | EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2 |
| Temporal Coverage | 2016-05-19T05:24:48Z/2017-04-05T04:47:58Z |
| 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. |
| Creator Contact | https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/xmm-newton/xmm-newton-helpdesk |
| Date Published | 2018-05-04T22:00:00Z |
| Keywords | "XMM-Newton", "xray imaging", "relaxed systems", "xray emitting cluster", "XMM", "multiwavelength program", "planck signal", "noise ratios", "xray flux", "xmm newton", "massive planck clusters" |
| Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
| Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, Prof John P. Hughes, 2018, 'XMM-Newton Observations of New Massive Planck Clusters', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-qrbjqaf |