Imagining Extrasolar Planets
Synopsis
Astronomers use art to visualize over 500 distant exoplanets identified by Spitzer Science Center.
Synopsis
From the Spitzer Science Center, astronomers identify over 500 planets around other stars, but these distant worlds are too small to be seen in powerful telescopes. While direct images are unavailable, science uses art to visualize these exoplanets. From Spitzer Space Telescope, astronomers gather data on the temperatures of various 'Hot Jupiters,' which are gas giants with extreme heat due to their proximity to their stars. Even without visual confirmation, this information allows for creative illustrations that depict the characteristics of these strange new worlds.
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