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TRAPPIST-1
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TRAPPIST-1 is a red dwarf star with seven known exoplanets. It lies in the constellation Aquarius approximately 40.66 light-years away from Earth. An ultra-cool dwarf, it has a surface temperature of
True-colour illustration of the Sun (left) next to TRAPPIST-1 (right). TRAPPIST-1 is darker, redder and smaller than the Sun.
True-colour illustration of the Sun (left) next to TRAPPIST-1 (right). TRAPPIST-1 is darker, redder and smaller than the Sun.
Comparison of the orbits of the TRAPPIST-1 planets with the Solar System and Jupiter's moons
Comparison of the orbits of the TRAPPIST-1 planets with the Solar System and Jupiter's moons
Relative sizes, densities and illumination of the TRAPPIST-1 system compared to the inner planets of the Solar System
Relative sizes, densities and illumination of the TRAPPIST-1 system compared to the inner planets of the Solar System
Habitable zones of TRAPPIST-1 and the Solar System. The displayed planetary surfaces are speculative.
Habitable zones of TRAPPIST-1 and the Solar System. The displayed planetary surfaces are speculative.
TRAPPIST-1b
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TRAPPIST-1b is a terrestrial, Earth-sized exoplanet orbiting around the ultra-cool red dwarf star TRAPPIST-1, located 40.7 light-years away from Earth in the constellation of Aquarius. The planet was
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…existence of liquid water, and are thus potentially hospitable to life. There is no evidence of an atmosphere on any of the planets, and observations of TRAPPIST-1b have in particular ruled out the existence of an atmosphere. It is unclear whether radiation emissions from TRAPPIST-1 would allow for such atmospheres…
Artist's impression of TRAPPIST-1b (March 2023)
Artist's impression of TRAPPIST-1b (March 2023)
Artist's view of planets transiting red dwarf star in TRAPPIST-1 system
Artist's view of planets transiting red dwarf star in TRAPPIST-1 system
The Sun and the ultracool dwarf star TRAPPIST-1 to scale. The faint star has only 11% of the diameter of the Sun and is much redder in colour.
The Sun and the ultracool dwarf star TRAPPIST-1 to scale. The faint star has only 11% of the diameter of the Sun and is much redder in colour.
Artist's impression of three of the planets (b, c, and d) orbiting TRAPPIST-1
Artist's impression of three of the planets (b, c, and d) orbiting TRAPPIST-1