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Proposal ID 014639
Title X-ray Origin of the Young Intermediate Mass Eclipsing Binary, TY CrA
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-nw5qbpi
Principal Investigator, PI Dr Kenji Hamaguchi
Abstract Recent observations with ROSAT and ASCA have revealed that intermediate massyoung stars (Herbig Ae/Be stars: HAeBes) are X-ray emitters. Our survey with ASCA suggests that the X-ray emission originates from some kind of magnetic activity, but the proper mechanism to drive it is uncertain. The possibility that the X-rays come from a nearby companion cannot be excluded. With XMM-Newton, we observe the eclipsing binary TY CrA, which comprises a HAeBe primay and a T-Tauri secondary. By detecting the eclipsing feature with the high S/N data, we will present the first direct evidence for the X-ray emission. We also search for a hot plasma component, which is not detected at the age of TY CrA, and study the spectral evolution of HAeBes.
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Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2003-03-28T08:27:54Z/2003-03-30T04:08:58Z
Version 21.51_20241115_1113
Mission Description The European Space Agencys (ESA) X-ray Multi-Mirror Mission (XMM-Newton) was launched by an Ariane 504 on December 10th 1999. XMM-Newton is ESAs 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 Earths 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 2004-04-25T00:00:00Z
Last Update 2026-07-09
Keywords "stars herbig ae", "proper mechanism", "xray emission originates", "ROSAT", "XMM-Newton", "xray emitters", "x ray origin", "spectral evolution", "intermediate mass", "hot plasma component", "magnetic activity", "haebe primay", "XMM", "tauri secondary", "nearby companion", "xray emission", "ty cra", "xmm newton"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Kenji Hamaguchi, 2004, 'X-ray Origin of the Young Intermediate Mass Eclipsing Binary, TY CrA', 21.51_20241115_1113, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-nw5qbpi
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