Dwarf Star (IMAGE)

National Radio Astronomy Observatory

Dwarf Star

Caption

Artist impression of red dwarf star TVLM 513-46546. ALMA observations suggest that it has an amazingly powerful magnetic field, potentially associated with a flurry of solar-flare-like eruptions.

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Credit: NRAO/AUI/NSF; Dana Berry / SkyWorks

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