Proposal ID | 072233 |
Title | Unraveling the mysterious hierarchical triple system HD 181068 |
Download Data Associated to the proposal | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0722330201 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-86zkzbm |
Principal Investigator, PI | Dr Stefan Czesla |
Abstract | We propose the first detailed X-ray study of the hierarchical triple system HD181068. As revealed by Kepler observations and subsequent ground basedfollow-up, this triple system consists of a G-type giant primary, orbited by aclose binary once every 45 days. The close binary hosts two dwarfs orbiting eachother with a period of 0.9 days. All components of the triple system eclipseeach other. HD 181068 is a RASS X-ray source with an X-ray luminosity in excessof 10e31 erg/s. We propose to carry out a pilot study with two XMM-Newtonpointings of 10 ks and 50 ks duration to attribute the X-ray flux to theindividual triple-system components, characterize the X-ray spectrum in depth,and assess the feasibility of more detailed follow-up studies. |
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Instrument | EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2 |
Temporal Coverage | 2013-05-03T04:03:10Z/2013-05-19T18:24:45Z |
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 | 2014-05-31T00:00:00Z |
Keywords | "triple system eclipse", "xray luminosity", "XMM", "xmm newton pointings", "rass xray source", "xray spectrum", "type giant primary", "xray flux", "triple system consists", "subsequent ground", "HD 181068", "hd 181068", "close binary", "XMM-Newton", "10e31 erg" |
Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, Dr Stefan Czesla, 2014, 'Unraveling the mysterious hierarchical triple system HD 181068', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-86zkzbm |