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Rocky planets orbiting small stars could have stable atmospheres needed to support life

University of Washington

Oct 25, 2024

This 2018 artist's concept shows what the TRAPPIST-1 planetary system may look like, based on available data about the planets' diameters, masses and distances from the host star (…

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