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Proposal ID 055112
Title Stellar magnetic fields: From the photosphere into the corona
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-1i3sofu
Principal Investigator, PI Ms Carolin Liefke
Abstract Simultaneous X-ray and optical observations of the active M dwarf CN Leo haveshown variability in its magnetic flux (as measured through magneticallysensitive lines in the molecular FeH band) on different timescales: within a fewdays, within one night, and possibly even related to a flare event. We proposeto extend these studies to a larger sample of stars and observe the two flarestars Proxima Cen and YZ CMi simultaneously with XMM-Newton and VLT/UVES inorder to characterize the amplitudes and time scales of variations in theirphotospheric magnetic fields together with the behavior of chromosphericemission lines and coronal X-ray emission. This will enable us to traceactivity-related changes in the stellar magnetic field through all layers of the stellar atmosphere.
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Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2009-03-10T02:40:59Z/2009-03-14T10:40:06Z
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.
Creator Contact https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/xmm-newton/xmm-newton-helpdesk
Date Published 2010-03-31T00:00:00Z
Keywords "stellar magnetic field", "larger sample", "flare event", "coronal xray emission", "XMM", "yz cmi", "stellar magnetic fields", "time scales", "photospheric magnetic fields", "magnetically sensitive lines", "chromospheric emission lines", "stellar atmosphere", "XMM-Newton", "molecular feh band", "dwarf cn leo", "magnetic flux", "trace activity related", "xmm newton"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Ms Carolin Liefke, 2010, 'Stellar magnetic fields: From the photosphere into the corona', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-1i3sofu