The prospects for the habitability of M-dwarf planets have long been debated, due to key
differences between the unique stellar and planetary environments around these low-mass …

Abstract Study Analysis Group 21 (SAG21) of NASA's Exoplanet Exploration Program
Analysis Group was organized to study the effect of stellar contamination on space-based …

At a distance of 1.295 parsecs, the red dwarf Proxima Centauri (α Centauri C, GL 551, HIP
70890 or simply Proxima) is the Sun's closest stellar neighbour and one of the best-studied …

M dwarf stars, which have masses less than 60 per cent that of the Sun, make up 75 per cent
of the population of the stars in the Galaxy. The atmospheres of orbiting Earth-sized planets …

Observing magnetic star–planet interactions (SPIs) offers promise for determining the
magnetic fields of exoplanets. Models of sub-Alfvénic SPIs predict that terrestrial planets in …

K2 Rotation Periods for Low-mass Hyads and a Quantitative Comparison of the Distribution of
Slow Rotators in the Hyades and Praesepe - IOPscience This site uses cookies. By continuing …

Accurately measuring stellar parameters is a key goal to increase our understanding of the
observable Universe. However, current methods are limited by many factors, in particular …

M-dwarf stars—hydrogen-burning stars that are smaller than 60 per cent of the size of the
Sun—are the most common class of star in our Galaxy and outnumber Sun-like stars by a …

A Temporary Epoch of Stalled Spin-down for Low-mass Stars: Insights from NGC 6811 with
Gaia and Kepler - IOPscience This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site you agree …

The quest for Earth-like planets is a major focus of current exoplanet research. Although
planets that are Earth-sized and smaller have been detected, these planets reside in orbits …