TrES-2b
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TrES-2b is an extrasolar planet orbiting the star TrES-2A located 750 light years away from the Solar System. The planet was identified in 2011 as the darkest known exoplanet, reflecting less than 1%
The GSC 03549-02811 system as seen from the Kepler spacecraft. (Celestial north is toward the lower left corner and the subject is in the center of the photograph as seen clearly in the enlarged view.)
Hot Jupiter
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Hot Jupiters are a class of gas giant exoplanets that are inferred to be physically similar to Jupiter but that have very short orbital periods. The close proximity to their stars and high surface-atm
TrES-2b
…Jupiter, but similar to many planets detected around other stars, TrES-2b is located very close to its star and belongs to the class of planets known as hot Jupiters. This system was within the field of view of the Kepler spacecraft. This planet continues to be studied by other projects, and the parameters are…
An artist's impression of a hot Jupiter orbiting close to its star
Hot Jupiter with hidden water
Comparison of "hot Jupiter" exoplanets (artist concept). From top left to lower right: WASP-12b, Boinayel, WASP-31b, Bocaprins, HD 189733b, Puli, Ditsö̀, Banksia, HAT-P-1b and HD 209458b
Artistic rendering of a puffy planet