XRISM xtend observation 202053010

Object

AB_DORADUS

Abstract

Young Sun-like stars frequently produce superflares, generating hot coronal upflows and coronal mass ejections that shape early planetary atmospheres. However, their coronal dynamics remain poorly understood, limiting our ability to model their impact on planets. We propose a 200 ks XRISM observation of the young Sun-like star AB Doradus. We expect to detect at least five superflares with a 97% probability. Our goal is to detect Doppler blueshift components mainly from the Fe line profile above 6.7 keV, the most promising diagnostic of coronal dynamics. This will reveal the properties/origins of flare-driven outflows and test whether they align with solar physics. The results will advance models of early Sun's activity and constrain key plasma/radiation parameters for early planets.

Summary of xrismmastr

      obsid   = 202053010 / Unique Observation/Sequence Number
      object  = AB_DORADUS / Object name
      pi_name = NAMEKATA KOSUKE / Proposal Principal Investigator Name
      ra  = 82.1876461053297 / Right Ascension (Pointing Position) (deg)
      dec = -65.4470416429598 / Declination (Pointing Position) (deg)
      roll_angle = 200.095329852843 / Roll Angle (deg)
      start_time = 2025-12-31T19:43:04 / Start Time of the Observation
      stop_time  = 2026-01-05T23:13:04 / Stop Time of the Observation
      exposure   = 351366.45681 / Effective Total Observation Exposure (s)
      public_date= 2027-01-13 / Public Date

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