The ultracool dwarf star TRAPPIST-1 in the constellation of Aquarius
This chart shows the naked eye stars visible on a clear dark night in the sprawling constellation of Aquarius (The Water Carrier). The position of the faint and very red ultracool dwarf star TRAPPIST-1 is marked. Although it is relatively close to the Sun, it is very faint and not visible in small telescopes.
Credit:ESO/IAU and Sky & Telescope
About the Image
| Id: | eso1615d |
| Type: | Artwork |
| Release date: | 2 May 2016, 17:00 |
| Related releases: | eso1805, eso1706, eso1615 |
| Size: | 3338 x 3111 px |
About the Object
| Type: | Milky Way : Star : Circumstellar Material |
| Category: | Illustrations |
