I had to do it again: Multiple star systems:
An earth-like planet in a triple star system. Two small sun-like stars orbit each other at a short distance, the third star, a tiny red dwarf, orbits much further out.
This is a planetary system of P-type planets, that is, they orbit the common center of gravity of the triple system.The variable gravitational conditions in this system prevent the formation of many planets in stable orbits. Only a few have survived over time in sometimes strange orbits.
The eccentric orbit of the planet shown here lies in the habitable zone, but is characterized by extreme climatic conditions that have prevented the development of higher life until now. Lichen-like and moss-like plants and other lower life forms dominate the tundra-like landscape. The planet is presently recovering from the annual "orbital winter," a planet-wide "little ice age," and is preparing for the short, hot summer.
In many places on this planet it never really gets dark at night. In addition to the large moon, the red dwarf star, which is also faintly visible during the day, shines a lot brighter than Venus in Earth's night sky.
