Comet-like tail of a possible disintegrating super Mercury-size planet
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Comet-like tail of a possible disintegrating super Mercury-size planet

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This artist's concept depicts a comet-like tail of a possible disintegrating super Mercury-size planet candidate as it transits, or crosses, its parent star, named KIC 12557548. The results are based on data from NASA's Kepler mission.

Date

20e siècle

Crédit

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Notre référence

ARP15A06_421

Licence

Droits gérés

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5,1Mo (199,9Ko) / 52,9cm x 42,3cm / 1500 x 1200 (72dpi)

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