Stars: structure; Stars: evolution; Stars: magnetic activity; Planets: exoplanets
Abstract :
[en] We lack a reliable scenario for the formation and evolution of stars and their planetary systems, involving key factors such as magnetic fields and turbulence. We present the case for a mission concept that will clarify these problems and give us a global view of the evolution of combined star and planetary systems. This will be achieved by simultaneously addressing the search for planetary transits in front of a large number of stars, including many nearby stars, the study of their internal structure and evolution via asteroseismology, and that of their magnetic activity, via UV monitoring.
Disciplines :
Space science, astronomy & astrophysics
Author, co-author :
Catala, C.
Aerts, C.
Aigrain, S.
Antonello, E.
Appourchaux, T.
Auvergne, M.
Baglin, A.
Barge, P.
Barstow, M. A.
Baudin, F.
Boumier, P.
Cameron, A. C.
Christensen-Dalsgaard, J.
Cutispoto, G.
Deeg, H.
Deleuil, M.
Desidera, S.
Donati, J*-F
Favata, F.
Foing, B. H.
Gameiro, J. F.
Garcia, R. A.; Université Paris Diderot - Paris 7
Garrido, F.
Horne, K.
Lanza, A. F.
Lanzafame, A. C.
Lecavelier Des Etangs, A.
Léger, A.
Mas-Hesse, M.
Messina, S.
Micela, G.
Michel, E.
Monteiro, M J P F G
Mosser, B.
Noels-Grötsch, Arlette ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département d'astrophys., géophysique et océanographie (AGO) > Département d'astrophys., géophysique et océanographie (AGO)
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