NICER observation list: Target ID 366001

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.
Obsid RA DEC l b Start End Exposure Number of modules Status of Processing Date of Processing Public date
3660010101 311.290 -31.341 12.65509 -36.80257 59048.8993 59048.9764 1726.00000 52 VALIDATED 59053.6 59062
3660010102 311.291 -31.341 12.65466 -36.80404 59049.0280 59049.9481 15638.00000 52 VALIDATED 59053.6 59063
3660010103 311.291 -31.341 12.65459 -36.80361 59049.9987 59050.0780 2217.00000 52 VALIDATED 59054.6 59064
3660010104 311.291 -31.340 12.65559 -36.80301 59056.3288 59056.9912 10354.00000 52 VALIDATED 59061.6 59070
3660010105 311.291 -31.340 12.65597 -36.80381 59057.0387 59057.9600 14294.00000 52 VALIDATED 59062.6 59071
3660010106 311.291 -31.340 12.65613 -36.80370 59058.0067 59058.9931 15703.00000 52 VALIDATED 59063.6 59072
3660010107 311.292 -31.340 12.65599 -36.80416 59059.0397 59059.7678 4881.00000 52 VALIDATED 59068.6 59073