NICER observation list: Target ID 366003

Abstract

M dwarfs are the most abundant stars and frequently host planets. However, they are magnetically active and produce strong flares. Understanding the M dwarf flares is very important in identifying the habitable planets orbiting them. We propose to obtain NICER data of six active M dwarf flare stars which will be observed simultaneously with TESS and ground based telescopes. The results of this project will enable us to measure flare energy equipartition and compare to those obtained for Solar flares; model and estimate the impacts of strong flares on the atmospheres of planets orbiting M dwarfs. In this way, this project will provide crucial details in building a comprehensive picture of M dwarf activity, enabling us to identify where habitable planets might reside.
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3660030101 188.322 9.021 288.759 71.391 58943.6949 58943.8528 6923.0 52 3 VALIDATED 58948.0 58957
3660030102 188.322 9.021 288.759 71.391 58944.0824 58944.9514 14086.0 52 2 VALIDATED 58948.0 58958
3660030103 188.322 9.021 288.758 71.391 58944.9882 58945.0160 1772.0 52 2 VALIDATED 58949.9 58959
3660030104 188.322 9.021 288.759 71.391 58947.1817 58947.9843 20800.0 52 4 VALIDATED 58952.6 58961
3660030105 188.322 9.021 288.759 71.391 58949.9593 58949.9745 750.0 52 4 VALIDATED 58954.6 58963
3660030106 188.322 9.021 288.759 71.391 58950.0239 58950.7606 18467.0 52 3 VALIDATED 58954.6 58964