February 24, 2017

Comparing the TRAPPIST-1 planets

Comparing the TRAPPIST-1 planets

A size comparison of the planets of the TRAPPIST-1 system, lined up in order of increasing distance from their host star. The planetary surfaces are portrayed with an artist’s impression of their potential surface features, including water, ice, and atmospheres.

Image Credit: NASA/R. Hurt/T. Pyle

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