| Name | 090313 |
| Title | X-ray Shock Characterization in the Double Radio Relic Cluster MACSvirgulJ1752+4440 |
| URL | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0903130101 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.57780/esa-tfgvqfz |
| Author | European Space Agency |
| Description | We propose a 122 ks XMM-Newton observation of the merging galaxy cluster MACS J1752+4440. The system is characterized by remarkable double bullets in X-ray and the symmetric giant double radio relics, which together indicate a high-speed post-merger resembling the Bullet Cluster, however, observed at a later phase. This unique combination offers a rare opportunity to address long-standing puzzles in cluster mergers including generation/propagation of plasma shocks and particle acceleration. The observation will enable us to 1) measure X-ray shocks at the location of the relics, 2) reveal thermodynamic properties of the double bullets, 3) constrain the merger scenario, and 4) quantify the re-acceleration efficiency of diffusive shock acceleration. |
| Publication | No observations found associated with the current proposal |
| Instrument | EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2 |
| Temporal Coverage | 2022-07-16T07:32:08Z/2022-07-19T01:36:34Z |
| Version | 20.08_20220509_1852 |
| 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 | 2023-08-19T00:00:00Z |
| Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
| Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, 2023, X-Ray Shock Characterization In The Double Radio Relic Cluster Macsvirgulj1752+4440, 20.08_20220509_1852, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.57780/esa-tfgvqfz |