Alien planetary system. Computer artwork of a view across an alien moon towards the star 51 Pegasi (upper left) and a planet (small sphere) orbiting i

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Alien planetary system. Computer artwork of a view across an alien moon towards the star 51 Pegasi (upper left) and a planet (small sphere) orbiting it. 51 Pegasi is a Sun-like star located 51 light years from Earth, in the constellation Pegasus. It was the first Sun-like star found to have a planet orbiting it. The planet shown here is a Hot Jupiter - it has a mass similar to Jupiter but orbits much closer to its sun, meaning it has a much higher surface temperature.

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Size: 5197px × 3613px
Photo credit: © DETLEV VAN RAVENSWAAY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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