Red Dwarfs Can Have Extremely Close-In Habitable Zones

Compact livable regions.

Due to low luminosity, a red dwarf’s habitable zone is much closer than that of the Sun, often within 0.1–0.4 AU.

Why This Matters

This proximity affects tidal locking and radiation exposure for planets.

It also informs telescope targeting for detecting Earth-sized exoplanets.

Did You Know?

Planets can orbit red dwarfs at blistering speeds and still be in the habitable zone.

Source

[ESA, esa.int]

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