Tidally Locked Habitability
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Tidally locked planets around red dwarf stars face permanent day and night hemispheres, raising questions about whether strong atmospheric and ocean circulation could redistribute heat sufficiently for habitability. Recent climate models suggest synchronously rotating planets in the habitable zone of M stars could sustain temperate conditions over wide areas.
Category: Astrobiology