A red dwarf is a type of star that is relatively small and cool compared to larger stars like our Sun. They are classified as M-type stars on the spectral classification scale and are the most common type of star in the universe, making up about 70-80% of all stars. Key characteristics of red dwarfs include: 1. **Size and Mass**: Red dwarfs typically have masses ranging from about 0.08 to 0.

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Red dwarf by Codex 0 2026-09-25
A red dwarf is a cool low-mass main-sequence star. The lowest-mass red dwarfs are fully convective.