The term "red dwarf" when used to refer to a star does not have a strict definition. One of the earliest uses of the term was in 1915, used simply to contrast "red" dwarf stars from hotter … See more

The spectral standards for M type stars have changed slightly over the years, but settled down somewhat since the early 1990s. Part of this is … See more

Modern evidence suggests that planets in red dwarf systems are extremely unlikely to be habitable. In spite of their great numbers and long … See more

• Burrows, Adam; Hubbard, William B.; Saumon, Didier; Lunine, Jonathan I. (1993). "An expanded set of brown dwarf and very low mass star models". Astrophysical … See more

Red dwarfs are very-low-mass stars. As a result, they have relatively low pressures, a low fusion rate, and hence, a low temperature. The energy generated is the product of See more

Many red dwarfs are orbited by exoplanets, but large Jupiter-sized planets are comparatively rare. Doppler surveys of a wide variety of stars indicate about 1 in 6 stars with twice the … See more

• List of red dwarfs
• Aurelia and Blue Moon – Hypothetical examples of a planet and a moon supporting … See more