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   PR # 12022
    We propose an observation of the nearby dwarf galaxy NGC1569, the
    closest and best studied {\it bona fide} starbursting dwarf galaxy,
    for which we already have a {\it ROSAT} HRI image. There are no
    similar objects included in the PV phase. As well as measuring the
    temperature,ionisation levels and abundances in the lower-temperature
    shock-heated gas, this proposal will measure the harder X-ray
    emission: the {\it ASCA}data can be used to discriminate between
    (i) hot, shock-heated plasma with Fe $XXV$ line emission, and (ii)the
    combined emission of massive X-ray binaries which are expected to be
    present. We can also determine individual spectra for the brightest
    X-ray binary sources.

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