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Interaction in Abell 2256: The BeppoSAX View.

Molendi, De Grandi S, Fusco-Femiano

    The Astrophysical Journal
    |May 2, 2000
    PubMed
    Summary

    We analyzed the merging galaxy cluster Abell 2256, finding a flat temperature profile in the core and an abundance gradient. This suggests a disrupted cooling flow from a prior merger event.

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    Area of Science:

    • Galaxy cluster astrophysics
    • High-energy astrophysics
    • Cosmic structure formation

    Background:

    • Galaxy clusters are the largest gravitationally bound structures in the Universe.
    • Mergers are key events shaping galaxy cluster evolution.
    • Understanding gas properties in clusters reveals merger dynamics.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To spatially resolve the temperature and metal abundance structure of the merging cluster Abell 2256.
    • To investigate the impact of a merger on intracluster medium properties.
    • To constrain models of galaxy cluster formation and evolution.

    Main Methods:

    • Spatially resolved spectral analysis using BeppoSAX satellite data.
    • Long observation time (135 ks) for high signal-to-noise ratio.
    • Analysis of temperature and metal abundance profiles and maps.

    Main Results:

    • A remarkably flat projected temperature profile in the central region of Abell 2256.
    • A rapid decline in projected temperature outside the central region.
    • Clear evidence of an azimuthal temperature gradient aligned with the merger axis.
    • First firm detection of a metal abundance gradient in a rich merging cluster.
    • A sharp drop in abundance in the sector opposite the merger.

    Conclusions:

    • The observed temperature and abundance structures are consistent with a disrupted cooling flow from a pre-merger subgroup.
    • The merger is in an early stage, allowing gas with pre-merger abundances to persist.
    • This study provides crucial insights into the complex processes governing gas in merging galaxy clusters.

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