The comparison of reference sample with 𝐾𝑧𝑧 = 106 cm2 s−1 between GJ-176 and GJ-436. The difference between stars is not significant and only visible in the upper atmosphere, where
The comparison of reference sample with 𝐾𝑧𝑧 = 106 cm2 s−1 between GJ-176 and GJ-436. The difference between stars is not significant and only visible in the upper atmosphere, where
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