Project Help - Distribution of AGN in a particular cluster

[navrit]

Hello everyone,

As you may have picked up by now, I need help choosing a cluster in order to analyse the distribution of AGN (Active Galactic Nuclei). Ideally I would prefer a cluster which is rich in AGN since I might be able to make a more meaningful analysis since I would have more data to work with. I will be using radio, optical and x-ray telescope imaging data in order to identify AGN and then analyse the results to see if there is any sort of pattern which I can find.

I'm a 6th form student in the UK and this is for a Nuffield bursary project in case anyone knows what that is... The reason why I am asking is because my supervisor is unable to respond at this point and I would greatly appreciate some help from people who know the sort of thing that I am looking for.

Thanks, Navrit.

 

[matt.o]

Two nearby clusters that are likely to have the most data at optical, radio and X-ray wavelengths are the Coma and Virgo clusters. Coma is a richer system (i.e., it has more galaxies) and is more massive than Virgo. Both clusters are well studied and there is a large body of literature available for you to read up on. You should simply start with their wikipedia entries.

 

[navrit]

My supervisor literally just responded, it turns out that I am looking at the Coma cluster and was supposed to all along, thanks anyway...

This thread can be considered closed now since my question has been answered.

 

[matt.o]

I am particularly interested in galaxy populations in clusters and would be interested to know what you find!

 

[pmacias]

Dear Navrit,

Thank you for reaching out for help with your project. It sounds like you have a very interesting and ambitious project ahead of you.

When it comes to choosing a cluster to analyze the distribution of AGN, there are a few factors to consider. First, you may want to look for clusters that are known to have a high concentration of galaxies, as this can increase the likelihood of finding AGN. Additionally, it may be helpful to look for clusters that have been previously studied and have data available, as this can save you time and resources.

Some potential clusters to consider could be the Coma Cluster, Virgo Cluster, or Abell 85 Cluster, as these are all known to have a high number of galaxies and have been studied extensively in the past. However, it may also be worth exploring lesser-known clusters as they may offer unique insights into the distribution of AGN.

I would also suggest reaching out to other researchers or astronomers who have studied AGN in clusters before. They may be able to offer valuable insights or point you towards relevant data sources.

Best of luck with your project!