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Despite being twins, M dwarf stars in wide binaries show surprising differences in magnetic activity

publication date7. 10. 2024 (accepted)
For instance, in Gliese 1183, star A has stronger X-ray and Hα emissions than B, despite similar rotation speeds.

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study iconThe Solar Neighborhood LII: M Dwarf Twin Binaries -- Presumed Identical Twins Appear Fraternal in Variability, Rotation, Hα, and X-rays external link

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Despite being twins, M dwarf stars in wide binaries show surprising differences in magnetic activity
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