Chandra X-ray Observations of the High Redshift Cluster of Galaxies RDCSJ0910+5422

Author:
Sooklal, Evan, Astronomy, University of Virginia
Advisor:
Sarazin, Craig, AS-Astronomy, University of Virginia
Abstract:

Two X-ray observations of Chandra are analyzed. The resulting adaptively
smoothed image showed no bimodality, and the color image showed a cool core
with a decreasing temperature gradient. The surface brightness profile was
well-fit, and shows the spatial distribution of X-ray emission. Extracting and
measuring the spectra of inner and outer regions confirmed that the energy
is relatively similar between them; therefore, it is most likely not a relaxed
cluster. The data suggested that there is a merging process at some level. It
is possible to be a late-stage merger, or one observed in the line of sight, but
it is indiscernible.

Degree:
BS (Bachelor of Science)
Keywords:
galaxies, CDGS 58, clusters, X-rays, Chandra
Language:
English
Issued Date:
2022/05/15