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EXOSAT observations of late-type stars: The application of coronal loop models

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We apply solar-type coronal loop models to X-ray and UV observations of late-type stars. We derive from EXOSAT and IUE observations constraints on the temperature, pressure and size of the emitting structures.

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Landini, M., Monsignori-Fossi, B.C. & Pallavicini, R. EXOSAT observations of late-type stars: The application of coronal loop models. Space Sci Rev 40, 43–49 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00212864

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