2XMM J083026+524133
| 2XMM J083026+524133 | |
|---|---|
| Observation data (Epoch J2000) | |
| Constellation(s) | Lynx |
| Right ascension | 08h 30m 25.9s |
| Declination | +52° 41′ 32″ |
| See also: Galaxy groups, Galaxy clusters, List of galaxy clusters | |
2XMM J083026+524133 (2XMM J0830) is a very large galaxy cluster that lies 7.7 billion light-years away. It was discovered by ESA's XMM Newton and the Large Binocular Telescope (LBT) in Arizona in 2008.[1]
As of 2008, it was the largest known galaxy cluster at red shift z ≧ 1, weighing in at an estimated 1015 solar masses. However, galaxy cluster XMMXCS 2215-1738 is several billion light years farther away.[2]
References
- ↑ http://astronomynow.com/080827XMMdiscoversmonstergalaxycluster.html "XMM discovers monster galaxy cluster", DR EMILY BALDWIN, ASTRONOMY NOW, August 27, 2008
- ↑ http://www.physorg.com/news68820846.html Massive galaxy cluster found 10 billion light years away June 6th, 2006, Space & Earth magazine
External links
See also
- galaxy cluster
- XMM Newton
- XMM Cluster Survey (XCS)
| Preceded by |
Most massive distant (z~>=1) galaxy cluster 2008 – 2009 |
Succeeded by XMMU J2235.3-2557 |