Observed separation between GQ Lupi and its companion

Observed separations between the primary star GQ Lupi and its companion, as deduced from the images taken with HST in 1999 (left), Subaru in 2002 (middle) and NACO on the VLT in 2004 (right). All the observed separations are consistent with no changes in separation, implying the two objects move in the same direction (red line). The curved line shows the change in separation expected if the faint object was a background star, due to the proper motion of GQ Lup.

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ESO

À propos de l'image

Identification:eso0511b
Type:Graphique
Date de publication:7 avril 2005
Communiqués de presse en rapport:eso0511
Taille:1579 x 1057 px

À propos de l'objet

Nom:GQ Lupi
Type:Milky Way : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Young Stellar Object
Milky Way : Star : Circumstellar Material : Planetary System
Distance:450 années lumière
Catégorie:Exoplanets
Stars

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