| Name | 055112 |
| Title | Stellar magnetic fields: From the photosphere into the corona |
| URL | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0551120201 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-1i3sofu |
| Author | European Space Agency |
| Description | Simultaneous X-ray and optical observations of the active M dwarf CN Leo have shown variability in its magnetic flux (as measured through magnetically sensitive lines in the molecular FeH band) on different timescales: within a few days, within one night, and possibly even related to a flare event. We propose to extend these studies to a larger sample of stars and observe the two flare stars Proxima Cen and YZ CMi simultaneously with XMM-Newton and VLT/UVES in order to characterize the amplitudes and time scales of variations in their photospheric magnetic fields together with the behavior of chromospheric emission lines and coronal X-ray emission. This will enable us to trace activity-related changes in the stellar magnetic field through all layers of the stellar atmosphere. |
| Publication | No observations found associated with the current proposal |
| 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 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 | 2010-03-31T00:00:00Z |
| Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
| Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, 2010, Stellar Magnetic Fields: From The Photosphere Into The Corona, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-1i3sofu |