A dataset provided by the European Space Agency

Name 030544
Title Clues for accretion discs and binary evolution from VY Scl stars
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0305440801

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-ku4pvbm
Author Dr Matthias R. Schreiber
Description VY Scl stars are in two respects an extraordinary subgroup of Cataclysmic
Variables. First, they are located just above the period gap, the most prominent
feature of the orbital period distribution of CVs which indicates their
exceptional evolutionary status. Secondly, VY Scl stars show long lasting
low-states but no dwarf outbursts in their light curves which is still puzzling
in the context of the disc instability model (DIM). The aim of this proposal is
to detect the one physical characteristic which relates to both, the
evolutionary status of VY Scl stars and the mechanism driving their low-states:
the magnetic nature of the accreting white dwarf.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2005-09-28T10:42:28Z/2005-09-28T14:26:04Z
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 2006-10-25T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Matthias R. Schreiber, 2006, 030544, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-ku4pvbm