Impact of space-based instruments on magnetic star research: past and future

Author(s)
WW. Weiss, C. Neiner, G. A. Wade
Abstract

Magnetic stars are observed at a large variety of spectral ranges, frequently with photometric and spectroscopic techniques and on time scales ranging from a 'snap shot' to years, sometimes using data sets which are continuous over many months. The outcome of such observations has been discussed during this conference and many examples have been presented, demonstrating the high scientific significance and gains in our knowledge that result from these observations. A key question that should be addressed is, what are the advantages and requirements of space based research of magnetic stars, particularly in relation to ground based observations? And what are the drawbacks? What are the hopes for the future? In the following, we intend to present an overview that addresses these questions.

Organisation(s)
Department of Astrophysics
External organisation(s)
LESIA - Laboratoire d'Etudes Spatiales et d'Instrumentation en Astrophysique, Royal Military College of Canada
Journal
Contributions of the Astronomical Observatory Skalnaté Pleso
Volume
48
Pages
262-270
No. of pages
9
ISSN
1335-1842
Publication date
01-2018
Peer reviewed
Yes
Austrian Fields of Science 2012
103003 Astronomy, 103004 Astrophysics
Keywords
Portal url
https://ucrisportal.univie.ac.at/en/publications/71c56842-be68-488c-911c-a4d47576d306