NGC507 -- a Galaxy in the Act of Merging

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Sep 2001

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2001cxo..prop..879m&link_type=abstract

Chandra Proposal ID #03600067

Physics

Chandra Proposal Id #03600067

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NGC507 exhibits sharp "edges" which are remarkably similar to those seen in Chandra observations of merging clusters. These edges could represent residual gas density discontinuties left behind as the central galaxy slowly oscillates within the larger dark matter potential. We propose to study the "edges" in detail and to detemine gas density and temperatures across the edges to understand their origin. In addition, the high Chandra angular resolution allows detailed study of the bright central cooling flow region which is well resolved. Finally, Chandra's broad energy response coupled with the high angular resolution will allow us to study the interaction between the radio source emanating from NGC507 and the surrounding gaseous corona. GTO Priority "A"

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