Observations of cool stars with the Einstein Observatory (HEAO-2) have brought about a fundamental change in our knowledge and understanding of stellar coronae. The existence of X-ray emission from stars throughout the H-R diagram, the wide range of X-ray luminosity within a given spectral and luminosity class, and the strong correlation of X-ray luminosity with stellar age and rotation are among the more significant Einstein results. These results are strong evidence for the influence of stellar dynamo action on the formation and heating of stellar coronae. A discussion of relevant consortium and guest observations is given. The Hyades cluster, in particular, serves as an example to demonstrate the usefulness of X-ray observations in the study of stellar activity and coronal evolution.


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    Einstein observations of cool stars


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    1982-01-01



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    English


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