Abstract
We present a brief overview of a splinter session on M dwarf stars as planet hosts that was organized as part of the Cool Stars 17 conference. The session was devoted to reviewing our current knowledge of M dwarf stars and exoplanets in order to prepare for current and future exoplanet searches focusing in low mass stars. We review the observational and theoretical challenges to characterize M dwarf stars and the importance of accurate fundamental parameters for the proper characterization of their exoplanets and our understanding on planet formation.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 155-158 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Astronomische Nachrichten |
| Volume | 334 |
| Issue number | 1-2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Feb 2013 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Stars: fundamental parameters
- Stars: late-type
- Stars: planetary systems
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Space and Planetary Science
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