We propose to observe 16 nearby late-type giants in order to perform a study ofa complete volume-limited sample of single late-type giants within 35 pc. DeepEPIC pn observations will yield detections and X-ray fluxes at solar activitylevel, which is the minimum yet observed in such stars. Substancial constraintsare expected towards our understanding of issues like the evolution of stellaractivity in post main-sequence phases, the mechanisms of dynamo action in giantstars, and the scatter of activity in stars of similar properties andevolutionary stage.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2004-01-16T04:59:39Z/2005-03-31T07:07:33Z
Version
17.56_20190403_1200
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.
European Space Agency, Dr MATTHIAS HUENSCH, 2008, 'AN X-RAY STUDY OF A COMPLETE SAMPLE OF LATE-TYPE GIANTS WITHIN 35 PC', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-l7uie37
