A deep XMM-Newton observation of Abell 2204

We propose to make a 60 ks observation using XMMNewton of the luminous galaxycluster Abell 2204. Using this observation we wish to study the 100 kpc (1arcmin) radius high abundance ring we found using Chandra. XMM will allow us toresolve this ring into many different spatial components, and measure theabundances to high accuracy. In addition, the cluster displays a large range oftemperature (312 keV), and is an idea target to search for the existence ofcool Xray emitting gas. The central galaxy in this cluster is rich in cold gas.We will provide upper limits of 130 Msun/yr (3sigma) for gas around 0.3 keV. Wewill be sensitive to any cooling of gas to below 0.1 keV at a rate exceeding 100Msun/yr. truncated!, Please see actual data for full text [truncated!, Please see actual data for full text]