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2003ApJ...589..983A - Astrophys. J., 589, 983-987 (2003/June-1)

Separating the X-ray emissions of UV Ceti A and B with Chandra.

AUDARD M., GUDEL M. and SKINNER S.L.

Abstract (from CDS):

We present the first spatially separated X-ray observation of the active UV Ceti binary with Chandra, providing important new information on the relative X-ray activity levels of its nearly identical dM5.5e components. The two components had similar X-ray luminosities during low-level periods, and emission measure loci derived from Low Energy Transmission Grating spectra reveal similar coronal temperatures (3-6 MK). However, the B component showed a higher degree of variability, resulting in a higher average X-ray luminosity than that of UV Cet A. We discuss possible causes of this enhanced activity in UV Cet B.

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Journal keyword(s): Stars: Binaries: Visual - Stars: Coronae - Stars: Flare - Stars: Individual: Constellation Name: UV Ceti - Stars: Late-Type - X-Rays: Stars

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