dwarf stars
[/dwɔːrf stɑːrz/]
nounpl: dwarf stars
estrelas anãs
1. A star of relatively small size and low luminosity, including red dwarfs, white dwarfs, and brown dwarfs
Proxima Centauri is one of the nearest dwarf stars to our Sun.
Proxima Centauri é uma das estrelas anãs mais próximas do nosso Sol.
2. Stars that are smaller and less massive than our Sun, typically found in the main sequence of the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram
Dwarf stars comprise the majority of stars in the Milky Way.
As estrelas anãs compõem a maioria das estrelas na Via Láctea.
3. Any star with a relatively low absolute magnitude and small radius
Red dwarf stars have surface temperatures lower than our Sun.
As estrelas anãs vermelhas têm temperaturas de superfície mais baixas que o nosso Sol.
Dwarf stars are fundamental objects of study in modern astronomy and cosmology, widely discussed in scientific communities in both Brazil and Portugal. The term is used in academic settings, planetariums, and science education programs across Portuguese-speaking countries.
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