Separating the X-Ray Emissions of UV Ceti A and B with Chandra

Abstract

We present the first spatially separated X-ray observation of the active UV Ceti binary with \textit{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 Ceti B.

arXiv commentTo appear in the Astrophysical Journal, Vol. 589 (2003 June 1)

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