| Name | 089240 |
| Title | A Snapshot of Galaxy Evolution: X-raying Local Red Nuggets |
| URL | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0892400101 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.57780/esa-3fgl114 |
| Author | European Space Agency |
| Description | Red nuggets, the relics of the first massive galaxies, can be observed in the high-redshift (zvirgul2) universe. Their local analogs form a more scarce population, with only a few confirmed examples. However, due to their proximity, only this nearby population allows for detailed studies. X-ray observations are especially important as they may provide a unique snapshot on the first phase of the formation of galaxies and their central black hole (BH), and on the more recent evolution of these systems. To double the sample of local relics with X-ray information, we propose joint Chandra and XMM-Newton observation of two relic galaxies. 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. |
| Publication | No observations found associated with the 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 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 | 2023-12-31T00:00:00Z |
| Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
| Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, 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 |