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The Prevalence of Single Versus Binary Sun-Like Stars in the Universe
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Half of all sun-like stars are part of binary or trinary systems, meaning only around a third are classified as single, which could impact the search for exoplanets. The possibility of oxygen arising from photolysis on otherwise lifeless planets also presents a challenge in distinguishing habitable exoplanets.

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About half of the sun-like star systems in the universe are in binary or trinary systems, while the other half are single.
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Sun-like stars
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About half of the sun-like star systems in the universe are in binary or trinary systems, while the other half are single. This means that the likelihood of finding a single sun-like star is about a third.

Chapter
The Prevalence of Single Versus Binary Sun-Like Stars in the Universe
Episode
#355 – David Kipping: Alien Civilizations and Habitable Worlds
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Lex Fridman Podcast