SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL 52003
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
525 DAVEY LABORATORY
UNIVERSITY PARK
PA USA 16802
Tel: 814-865-0162 Fax: 814-863-3399
Medium: 2GB8MM
Subject: STARS
X-RAY EMISSION FROM THE YOUNGEST STARS
ABSTRACT
X-ray emission from protostars has recently been detected by both ROSAT and ASCA. Although such emission is common from the slightly older T Tauri star class (interpreted as enhanced solar type magnetic activity), emission from the much younger and cooler protostellar phase is not well understood. We seek to better understand the nature of this emission which has important implications for star formation regulation and the ionization of circumstellar disks and outflows. Three fields are proposed containing the near-by, well-separated, luminous protostars, L723, RNO 43 and RNO 91. ASCA's unique ability to observe protostars through heavy extinction is necessary for this project.
CO-INVESTIGATORS
| CO-I NAME | INSTITUTE | COUNTRY |
|---|
| LEE CARKNER | PENN STATE UNIV. | USA |
| THIERRY MONTMERLE | CENTRE ETUDES SACLAY | FRANCE |
| KATSUJI KOYAMA | UNIV. KYOTO | JAPAN |
TARGETS
| TARGET NAME | PRI | RA | DEC | TIME | TC | OFF | GIS | SIS CNT | OBS |
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| 1)L723 | 2 | 289.4712 | 19.2046 | 30 ks | N | N | P | 0.01000 | 1 |