NICER observation list: Target ID 366005

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
3660050101 116.167 3.553 215.85558 13.45758 59227.0021 59227.9185 13645.32884 52 VALIDATED 59231.8 59241
3660050102 116.167 3.553 215.85552 13.45750 59228.2935 59228.9519 8669.00000 52 VALIDATED 59232.8 59242
3660050103 116.167 3.553 215.85553 13.45760 59229.0027 59229.9852 11853.00000 52 VALIDATED 59234.8 59243
3660050104 116.168 3.553 215.85565 13.45765 59230.0394 59230.9542 11154.00000 52 VALIDATED 59234.8 59244
3660050105 116.167 3.553 215.85554 13.45760 59231.0054 59231.9875 13771.00000 52 VALIDATED 59236.9 59245
3660050106 116.168 3.553 215.85559 13.45768 59232.0379 59232.4396 5539.00000 52 VALIDATED 59236.9 59246
3660050107 116.169 3.554 215.85517 13.45935 59236.0435 59236.5738 8301.00000 52 VALIDATED 59244.1 59250
3660050108 116.168 3.553 215.85565 13.45855 59237.0740 59237.5428 7487.00000 52 VALIDATED 59244.2 59251