Some Red Dwarfs Rotate Slowly

Time-keepers.

Red dwarfs often rotate very slowly, especially older ones, which reduces magnetic activity and stellar flaring.

Why This Matters

Slow rotation allows for more stable environments for orbiting planets.

It also helps astronomers gauge the age of red dwarfs through rotational analysis.

Did You Know?

Some red dwarfs spin so slowly that a year on them might last decades.

Source

[ESA, esa.int]

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