NICER observation list: Target ID 366006

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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3660060101 18.129 -16.998 149.711 -78.758 59115.7345 59115.9480 5918.0 51 3 VALIDATED 59119.7 59129
3660060102 18.129 -16.998 149.710 -78.758 59115.9925 59116.9825 20559.0 51 4 VALIDATED 59121.6 59130
3660060103 18.129 -16.998 149.709 -78.759 59117.0241 59117.9516 18929.0 51 3 VALIDATED 59121.7 59131
3660060104 18.130 -16.997 149.714 -78.757 59117.9945 59118.7113 11840.0 51 3 VALIDATED 59122.6 59132
3660060201 18.128 -17.000 149.706 -78.760 59139.0465 59139.9674 22880.0 51 4 VALIDATED 59144.6 59153
3660060202 18.128 -16.999 149.706 -78.760 59140.0045 59140.9361 20481.0 51 3 VALIDATED 59144.6 59154