Is the X-Ray Mass of the Coma Cluster Accurately Measured?

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In summary, the conversation is discussing the X-Ray mass of the Coma Cluster and whether there is a more recent and reliable reference for it. The person asking the question has a value from a 1971 report but wants to know if there is something more recent. The conversation also touches on the individual's fixation on the bullet cluster and their advocacy for critical thinking skills.
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Does anyone have a reliable reference for the X-Ray mass of the Coma Cluster? I've got a value of 3e13 from Gursky's 1971 report, but I got to believe there's something more recent. Googling hasn't turned up anything more reliable than some notes on lecture slides.
 
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You seem fixated on the bullet cluster as if it is some kind of demon haunting your version of cosmology. Are you advocating an alternative to LCDM?
 
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Chronos said:
You seem fixated on the bullet cluster as if it is some kind of demon haunting your version of cosmology. Are you advocating an alternative to LCDM?
No. I'm advocating critical thinking skills.
 

Related to Is the X-Ray Mass of the Coma Cluster Accurately Measured?

1. What is the Coma Cluster?

The Coma Cluster is a large cluster of galaxies located approximately 320 million light years away in the constellation Coma Berenices. It is one of the largest and most massive galaxy clusters in the observable universe.

2. How is the X-Ray Mass of Coma Cluster measured?

The X-Ray Mass of the Coma Cluster is measured by analyzing the X-ray emissions from the hot gas within the cluster. This data is then used to estimate the total mass of the cluster, including both visible matter (galaxies, gas, etc.) and dark matter.

3. What is the significance of the X-Ray Mass of Coma Cluster?

The X-Ray Mass of the Coma Cluster provides valuable information about the distribution and amount of dark matter within the cluster, as well as the dynamics and evolution of galaxy clusters. It also helps to better understand the overall structure and formation of the universe.

4. How does the X-Ray Mass of Coma Cluster compare to other galaxy clusters?

The X-Ray Mass of the Coma Cluster is among the largest known for galaxy clusters, with an estimated mass of over 1,000 trillion times that of the sun. However, there are other clusters that have been found to have even higher masses, such as the El Gordo cluster with a mass of 3,000 trillion times that of the sun.

5. What are the potential implications of the X-Ray Mass of Coma Cluster?

The X-Ray Mass of the Coma Cluster provides important insights into the properties and behavior of dark matter, which is still a largely unknown component of the universe. It also helps to further our understanding of galaxy cluster formation and evolution. Additionally, this information can be used to test and refine our current models and theories of the universe.

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