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 |
Last Update | 2025-01-27 |
Keywords | "triple system eclipse", "xmm newton pointings", "type giant primary", "close binary", "HD 181068", "triple system consists", "10e31 erg", "hd 181068", "rass xray source", "XMM-Newton", "xray flux", "XMM", "xray spectrum", "xray luminosity", "subsequent ground" |
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 |