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Author Transit Spectroscopy for Detect Water and Clouds Exoplanets
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High-Energy Gamma-Ray Bursts in the Universe
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Stellar Flares and Habitability Around Red Dwarfs
Stellar Flares and Habitability Around Red Dwarfs. Red dwarf stars, also known as M-dwarfs, are the most common stellar type in the Milky Way. Their small size, low luminosity, and long lifespans make them important targets in studies related to Stellar Flares and Habitability. Many rocky planets have been found …
Experience Fear and Mystery in The Callisto Protocol
The Dark World of Black Iron Prison Experience Fear and Mystery in The Callisto Protocol. The Callisto Protocol immerses players in the isolated Black Iron Prison on Jupiter’s moon, Callisto. The prison is massive, high-tech, and cold, designed to contain the galaxy’s most dangerous criminals. From the start, players are …
Aurora Phenomena in Gas Giants and Their Magnetism
How Auroras Form on Gas Giant Planets Aurora Phenomena in Gas Giants and Their Magnetism. Auroras occur when charged particles collide with atmospheric gases in a planet’s upper layers. On gas giants, these particles come from both the solar wind and internal plasma sources. The collisions release energy in the …