NICER observation list: Target ID 366002

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
3660020101 202.943 29.274 48.85923 80.86135 58943.8880 58943.9787 3404.00000 52 VALIDATED 58948.0 58957
3660020102 202.944 29.277 48.87587 80.86038 58944.0168 58944.8178 13444.00000 52 VALIDATED 58948.0 58958
3660020103 202.944 29.277 48.87683 80.86018 58945.0522 58945.9796 23311.00000 52 VALIDATED 58950.7 58959
3660020104 202.944 29.277 48.87625 80.86028 58946.0228 58946.9484 17489.00000 52 VALIDATED 58950.7 58960
3660020105 202.944 29.277 48.87646 80.86019 58946.9936 58947.0130 615.00000 52 VALIDATED 58951.6 58961