| Proposal ID | 089240 |
| Title | A Snapshot of Galaxy Evolution: X-raying Local Red Nuggets |
| Download Data Associated to the proposal | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0892400101 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.57780/esa-3fgl114 |
| Principal Investigator, PI | Dr Orsolya Eszter Kovacs |
| Abstract | Red nuggets, the relics of the first massive galaxies, can be observed in thehigh-redshift (zvirgul2) universe. Their local analogs form a more scarce population,with only a few confirmed examples. However, due to their proximity, only thisnearby population allows for detailed studies. X-ray observations are especiallyimportant as they may provide a unique snapshot on the first phase of theformation of galaxies and their central black hole (BH), and on the more recentevolution of these systems. To double the sample of local relics with X-rayinformation, we propose joint Chandra and XMM-Newton observation of two relicgalaxies. Our proposed program will establish a complete X-ray survey of nearby,isolated relic galaxies, and probe the relation between BHs, bulges, and dark matter halos. |
| Publications | No publications found for current proposal! |
| Instrument | EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2 |
| Temporal Coverage | 2022-02-09T04:17:34Z/2022-12-05T19:22:43Z |
| Version | 20.09_20221024_1724 |
| 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 | 2023-12-31T00:00:00Z |
| Keywords | "massive galaxy", "scarce population", "XMM", "relic galaxy", "xray information", "galaxy evolution", "redshift z", "local analogs form", "red nuggets", "local relics", "central blackhole bh", "dark matter halos", "XMM-Newton", "complete xray survey", "nearby population allows", "xmm newton", "isolated relic galaxy" |
| Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
| Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, Dr Orsolya Eszter Kovacs, 2023, 'A Snapshot of Galaxy Evolution: X-raying Local Red Nuggets', 20.09_20221024_1724, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.57780/esa-3fgl114 |