Hot side of CoRot-7b, illustration

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Hot side of Corot-7b, illustration. CoRot-7b is a terrestrial planet orbiting so close to its star that it is tidally locked, that is, it keeps one face perpetually facing its Sun-like star. This side is heated to a molten state.

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Photo credit: © RON MILLER / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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