The orbits of the seven planets around TRAPPIST-1

This diagram shows the relative sizes of the orbits of the seven planets orbiting the ultracool dwarf star TRAPPIST-1. The shaded area shows the extent of the habitable zone, where oceans of liquid water could exist on the planets. The orbit of the outermost planet, TRAPPIST-1h, is not well known at present. The dotted lines show alternative limits to the habitable zone based on different theoretical assumptions.

Credit:

ESO/M. Gillon et al.

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Id:eso1706f
Type:Artwork
Release date:22 February 2017, 19:00
Related releases:eso1706
Size:2916 x 2880 px

About the Object

Name:TRAPPIST-1
Type:Milky Way : Star : Circumstellar Material : Planetary System
Category:Exoplanets
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