X-Raying A2125: A Large-Scale Hierarchical Complex of Galaxies and Hot Gas
We present an 82 ks Chandra ACIS-I observation of a large-scale hierarchical complex, which consists of various clusters/groups of galaxies and low surface brightness X-ray emission at z = 0.247. This high-resolution Chandra observation allows us for the first time to separate unambiguously the X-ra...
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Veröffentlicht in: | The Astrophysical journal 2004-08, Vol.611 (2), p.821-834 |
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Zusammenfassung: | We present an 82 ks Chandra ACIS-I observation of a large-scale hierarchical complex, which consists of various clusters/groups of galaxies and low surface brightness X-ray emission at z = 0.247. This high-resolution Chandra observation allows us for the first time to separate unambiguously the X-ray contributions from discrete sources and large-scale diffuse hot gas. We detect 99 X-ray sources in a 17 super(') x 17 super(') field. ten of these sources are identified as members of the complex and are mostly radio-bright. Whereas unresolved X-ray sources tend to be associated with galaxies in intermediate density environments, extended X-ray emission peak at bright radio galaxies in the central cluster. In particular, a distinct X-ray trail appears on one side of the fast-moving galaxy C153, clearly due to ram pressure stripping. The diffuse X-ray emission from the central cluster can be characterized by a thermal plasma with a characteristic temperature of 3.2[image] keV and a heavy element abundance of 0.24[image] solar (90% confidence uncertainties). In comparison, a patch of low surface brightness X-ray emission apparently originates in relatively low density intergalactic gas with a characteristic temperature of 0.98[image] keV and an abundance of ~0.09 solar. The Chandra observation, together with extensive multiwavelength data, indicates that the complex represents a projection of several galaxy substructures, which may be undergoing major mergers. We discuss the dynamic states of the complex and its substructures, as well as properties of X-ray-emitting galaxies and the relationship to their environments. |
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ISSN: | 0004-637X 1538-4357 |
DOI: | 10.1086/422332 |