We propose a 73 ks observation of the spectacular merging cluster Abell 2061that resides in the Corona Borealis supercluster and has a slingshotconfiguration.Previous X-ray investigations revealed the presence of a cold front and anindication of a shock front on the southwestern side of A2061. Interestingly, the shock candidate and a radio relic have an unexplained offset. This uniquefeature is most likely originated from poorly understood slingshot activity.Towards better understanding of the unexplained offset between the shock andradio relic, the proposed observation aims to determine the spatial coincidenceof the shock front and the relic.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2022-07-01T15:52:03Z/2022-07-02T15:58:43Z
Version
20.08_20220509_1852
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.
European Space Agency, Dr Hiroki Akamatsu, 2023, 'XMM-Newton view of a slingshot induced shock front in the Corona Borealis', 20.08_20220509_1852, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.57780/esa-dt27knh
