A dataset provided by the European Space Agency

Name 011151
Title GT Observations of Active Cool Stars: AT Mic
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0111510101

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-vf4j068
Author Dr Albert Brinkman
Description GT-AT Mic is an X-ray luminous M dwarf binary system, consisting of two almost
identical flare stars. Energetic flares have been observed previously. We
propose to observe AT Mic to investigate its abundance and temperature
stratification, and search for temperature dependent densities and abundances.
Small-scale flare variability will be looked for, and larger flares will be
analyzed in terms of temperature, density, velocity, and abundance histories
with the RGS and the EPICs. Simultaneous radio VLA/VLBA observations will be
requested to investigate flare energy release. One EPIC MOS and the pn camera
will be operated in TIMING mode with the medium filter to optimize for flares.
The OM will use the UVW1 filter.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2000-10-16T00:19:38Z/2000-10-16T08:11:28Z
Version 17.56_20190403_1200
Mission Description The European Space Agency's (ESA) X-ray Multi-Mirror Mission (XMM-Newton) was launched by an Ariane 504 on December 10th 1999. XMM-Newton is ESA's second cornerstone of the Horizon 2000 Science Programme. It carries 3 high throughput X-ray telescopes with an unprecedented effective area, and an optical monitor, the first flown on a X-ray observatory. The large collecting area and ability to make long uninterrupted exposures provide highly sensitive observations.
Since Earth's atmosphere blocks out all X-rays, only a telescope in space can detect and study celestial X-ray sources. The XMM-Newton mission is helping scientists to solve a number of cosmic mysteries, ranging from the enigmatic black holes to the origins of the Universe itself. Observing time on XMM-Newton is being made available to the scientific community, applying for observational periods on a competitive basis.
Creator Contact https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/xmm-newton/xmm-newton-helpdesk
Date Published 2002-09-28T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Albert Brinkman, 2002, 011151, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-vf4j068