This illustration shows an extrasolar planet (exoplanet) eclipsing its star. Eclipses of the Sun enable us to view the Sun's outer atmosphere - its corona. The eclipse in this image affords us a similar view of the corona of the extrasolar planet's star. It also allows us to see detail on the surface of the planet,which is highly volcanic | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Garlick, Mark |
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