Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:star
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:K-dwarf_star
|
| gptkbp:average_temperature |
< 4000 K
|
| gptkbp:characteristics |
low mass and low luminosity
often have a high metallicity |
| gptkbp:color |
reddish appearance
|
| gptkbp:composed_of |
primarily hydrogen and helium
|
| gptkbp:constellation |
can affect nearby planets
can be significant for habitability some exhibit stellar flares |
| gptkbp:contains |
part of the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram
classified by their spectral characteristics |
| gptkbp:distance |
can be found within a few light years of Earth
closest stars to the Sun measured in light years |
| gptkbp:ecosystem |
potentially habitable zones are closer
|
| gptkbp:environment |
can exist in various environments
|
| gptkbp:example |
gptkb:Proxima_Centauri
gptkb:Barnard's_Star |
| gptkbp:formation_date |
part of the early universe
|
| gptkbp:formed |
form from molecular clouds
|
| gptkbp:geological_formation |
influence the formation of planetary systems
|
| gptkbp:has_luminosity |
< 0.08 solar luminosities
can exhibit variability can interact with other stars in binary systems evolve slowly influence galactic dynamics low temperature and low brightness very dim compared to other stars |
| gptkbp:has_spectral_type |
M-type
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
M-dwarf stars
|
| gptkbp:is_a_fusion_of |
fuse hydrogen into helium
|
| gptkbp:larval_stage |
main sequence stars
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
up to trillions of years
longer than other types of stars |
| gptkbp:mass |
0.08 to 0.6 solar masses
part of Population I stars |
| gptkbp:max_speed |
weaker than larger stars
|
| gptkbp:movement |
often have strong magnetic fields
|
| gptkbp:notable_models |
used in astrophysical models
|
| gptkbp:number_of_cores |
fully convective
|
| gptkbp:orbital_period |
can be very short
can have cycles similar to the Sun. can host planets |
| gptkbp:population_trend |
found in open clusters and globular clusters
found in various stellar populations |
| gptkbp:research |
difficult to observe due to low brightness
important for exoplanet research focus of many astronomical studies |
| gptkbp:research_focus |
important for understanding star formation
|
| gptkbp:scientific_classification |
part of the Morgan-Keenan system
|
| gptkbp:size |
smallest stars in the main sequence
|
| gptkbp:species |
most common type of star in the Milky Way
|
| gptkbp:theory |
important for understanding stellar life cycles
|
| gptkbp:track |
different from larger stars
|
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:galaxy
|
| gptkbp:zone |
closer to the star than in larger stars
|