Stellar magnetic activity (IMAGE)

Rice University

Stellar magnetic activity

Caption

Rice University scientists have shown that "cool" stars like the sun share dynamic surface behaviors that influence their energetic and magnetic environments. Stellar magnetic activity is key to whether a given star can host planets that support life.

Credit

NASA

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License

Public Domain

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