We present an X-ray analysis of the radio-quiet cool-core galaxy group NGC
4325 (z=0.026) based on Chandra and ROSAT observations. The Chandra data were
analysed using XSPEC deprojection, 2D spectral mapping and forward-fitting with
parametric models. Additionally, a Markov chain Monte Carlo method was used to
perform a joint Bayesian analysis of the Chandra and ROSAT data. The results of
the various analysis methods are compared, particularly those obtained by
forward-fitting and deprojection. The spectral mapping reveals the presence of
cool gas displaced up to 10 kpc from the group centre. The Chandra X-ray
surface brightness shows the group core to be highly disturbed, and indicates
the presence of two small X-ray cavities within 15 kpc of the group core. The
XSPEC deprojection analysis shows that the group has a particularly steep
entropy profile, suggesting that an AGN outburst may be about to occur. With
the evidence of prior AGN activity, but with no radio emission currently
observed, we suggest that the group in in a pre-outburst state, with the
cavities and displaced gas providing evidence of a previous, weak AGN outburst.Comment: 12 pages, 10 figures; accepted for publication in MNRA
