XMM-Newton (X-ray Multi-Mirror Mission) is a space observatory launched by the European Space Agency (ESA) in 1999, specifically designed to observe X-rays from high-energy regions of the universe. It is one of the most significant tools for studying the intracluster medium and understanding the properties of galaxy clusters through X-ray observations, providing valuable data on their temperature, density, and distribution.
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