2 papers
astro-ph.SR2026
Characterizing Stellar Flares in Ariel Targets: Activity Analysis and Transit Contamination
G. Galletta, S. Colombo, G. Micela
Stellar flares are sudden releases of magnetic energy that can distort exoplanet transit photometry and transmission spectroscopy, biasing planet radius estimates, transit timings,…
astro-ph.SR2025
Exploring short-term stellar activity in M dwarfs: A volume-limited perspective
G. Galletta, S. Colombo, L. Prisinzano +1
Flares are short-lived but energetic manifestations of stellar activity. Studying them is crucial, as they emit intense high-energy radiation that can impact the circumstellar envi…