Which of the following stellar properties affect the habitability of a planet surrounding the star?

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All the given stellar properties affect the habitability of a planet surrounding the star in their own ways.

- Luminosity: It determines the amount of light and heat a planet receives from the star, which affects the planet's surface temperature, and in turn, its potential for having liquid water. 
- Lifetime: It determines how long a star can sustain nuclear fusion, which affects the stability and evolution of the planetary system in the long run. 
- Magnetic fields: They shape the stellar winds and radiation environment around the star, which can influence the atmospheric loss and composition of planets in the habitable zone.

Which of the Following Stellar Properties Affect the Habitability of a Planet