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Proposal ID 055565
Title Accretion-driven X-rays from low-mass classical T Tauri stars
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-0zel6fr
Principal Investigator, PI Dr Antonio Maggio
Abstract We propose to obtain a good quality high-resolution X-ray spectrum for theM-type classical TvirgulTauri star (CTTS) VVvirgulSco. Our goal is to investigate thecharacteristics of the X-ray emitting plasma in a star-disk system with a verylow mass accreting star. The proposed XMM observation will allow us to testdifferent scenarios proposed to explain accretion-driven X-rays inpre-main-sequence stars, and hence to improve our understanding of themechanisms and physical conditions which regulate the accretion process in CTTSsand its possible influence on the coronal emission.
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Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2008-08-30T02:15:09Z/2008-09-02T07:25:41Z
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 2009-10-03T00:00:00Z
Keywords "XMM", "resolution xray spectrum", "physical conditions", "accretion driven xray", "type classical", "coronal emission", "low mass classical", "tauri stars", "xray emitting plasma", "star disk system", "accretion process"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Antonio Maggio, 2009, 'Accretion-driven X-rays from low-mass classical T Tauri stars', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-0zel6fr