Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
Feb 1999
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1999a%26a...342..524m&link_type=abstract
Astronomy and Astrophysics, v.342, p.524-530 (1999)
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
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X-Rays: Stars, Ultraviolet: Stars, Stars: Late-Type, Stars: Individual: Hr 1817, Stars: Coronae, Stars: Activity
Scientific paper
We examine the coronal properties of the active F dwarf HR 1817. Photometric observations with EUVE show that the source is in a near-continuous state of flare-like activity. Using IUE and EUVE spectroscopic observations we construct the emission measure distribution in the 10(4) -10(7.2) K temperature range. These observations reveal a hot corona and activity levels similar to those of RS CVn binaries. Based on Fe XXI line ratios we derive an upper limit of 10(11.7) cm(-3) for the coronal density of HR 1817 and a magnetic field strength of B<= 160 Gauss. A comparison of the EUVE spectroscopic observations with synthetic spectra derived from ASCA and ROSAT fits, shows that optimal agreement is obtained for fits with sub-solar metal abundances. The reduced metal abundances increase the radiative losses significantly at temperatures above 10(6.5) K where Fe is no longer the dominant radiative cooling agent.
Mathioudakis Michail
Mullan Dermott J.
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