Animation of the planets orbiting TRAPPIST-1

This animation shows all seven planets orbiting the ultracool dwarf TRAPPIST-1. The constellation of Orion (The Hunter) is visible below the star although it looks slightly different to how it appears from Earth because it is seen from a different star system.

The artist’s impression in this video is based on the known physical parameters for the planets and stars seen, and uses a vast database of objects in the Universe.

Credit:

ESO/L. Calçada/spaceengine.org

About the Video

Id:eso1706c
Release date:22 February 2017, 19:00
Related releases:eso1706
Duration:26 s
Frame rate:30 fps

About the Object

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

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