Climate Regimes across the Habitable Zone: A Comparison of Synchronous Rocky M and K Dwarf Planets

M and K dwarf stars make up 86% of the stellar population and host many promising astronomical targets for detecting habitable climates in the near future. Of the two, M dwarfs currently offer greater observational advantages and are home to many of the most exciting observational discoveries in the...

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Published in:	The Astrophysical Journal
Main Authors:	Ana H. Lobo, Aomawa L. Shields
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	IOP Publishing 2024-01-01
Subjects:	Exoplanet atmospheres Planetary climates Planetary atmospheres Habitable zone
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/ad58bb

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