Superflares on AD Leonis (IMAGE)

Kyoto University

Superflares on AD Leonis

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Observing the stellar flares on AD Leonis 16 light years away. Its lower temperature makes it a prime target to study flares and the more explosive 'superflare'

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National Astronomical Observatory of Japan

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