The Hot Component of the ISM in the Nearby Starburst Galaxy NGC 625

We propose to use XMM to measure the spatial distribution and temperature in the hot phase of the ISM in NGC 625, a nearby,low mass dwarf irregular galaxy with a central starburst. Recent optical (groundbased and HST) and xray (ROSAT) observations haverevealed the starburst in this very nearby (D \\le 4 Mpc) memberof the Sculptor Group. Using XMM we will map the hot galactic outflow and determine its physicalparameters. Together with our HI and optical data we will perform a detailedobservational case study on NGC 625 in order to test theoretical predictions ofdwarf galaxy evolution, in particular, their ability to enrich the IGM and ICM. truncated!, Please see actual data for full text [truncated!, Please see actual data for full text]