The Earth-like planet Gliese 581 c (artist's impression)

Artist's impression of the five-Earth mass planet, Gliese 581 c, found in the habitable zone around the red dwarf Gliese 581, with the instrument HARPS on the ESO 3.6-metre telescope.

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ESO

About the Image

Id:eso0722b
Type:Artwork
Release date:25 April 2007
Related releases:eso0722
Size:6000 x 4314 px

About the Object

Name:Gliese 581
Type:Milky Way : Star : Circumstellar Material : Planetary System
Distance:20 light years
Category:Exoplanets
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