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To: BenLurkin

These types of red dwarf flares normally last only a few minutes. The peak brilliance quoted (x68) probably lasted less than 30 seconds.


4 posted on 04/10/2018 3:33:34 PM PDT by Spirochete (GOP: Gutless Old Party)
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To: Spirochete

But still more than enough time to fry any life on a planet orbiting it in the habitability zone


7 posted on 04/10/2018 3:40:44 PM PDT by qam1 (There's been a huge party. All plates and the bottles are empty, all that's left is the bill to pay)
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