Surface of extrasolar planet Gliese 581c
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Surface of extrasolar planet Gliese 581c
Surface of extrasolar planet Gliese 581c, computer artwork. Gliese 581c orbits its parent star Gliese 581, which is seen setting on the horizon. It is one of three planets orbiting this star; the other two (Gliese 581b and Gliese 581d) are also seen in the sky at upper left. Gliese 581c is the most Earth-like alien planet yet discovered. It is 1.5 times Earths diameter and 5 times its mass, and it lies in the stars habitable zone. This is a region around a star where the surface temperature of a planet is suitable for liquid water. Gliese 581c is fourteen times closer than Earth is to the Sun, but the low heat output of the red dwarf makes its habitable zone much closer to it than the Sun s. Gliese 581 lies about 20.5 light years from Earth in the constellation Libra
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This print depicts the surface of the extraordinary extrasolar planet Gliese 581c. Crafted through computer artwork, it showcases the stunning landscape as its parent star, Gliese 581, gracefully sets on the horizon. The sky above reveals two other planets in this alien planetary system, Gliese 581b and Gliese 581d. Gliese 581c stands out as a remarkable discovery due to its striking resemblance to Earth. With a diameter one and a half times that of our home planet and five times its mass, it holds immense intrigue for scientists. What makes it even more fascinating is its location within the habitable zone of its star – an area where conditions are suitable for liquid water. Despite being fourteen times closer to its red dwarf star than Earth is to the Sun, Gliese 581c benefits from a habitable zone much nearer due to the lower heat output of this celestial body. Located approximately 20.5 light years away in the constellation Libra, Gliese 581 offers us a glimpse into an alien universe filled with wonder and mystery. Through this breathtaking illustration, we can envision vast oceans reflecting a setting sun against cloudy skies while contemplating what lies beyond our own familiar horizons. This image invites us to explore new frontiers in astrophysics and planetary science as we delve deeper into understanding these distant worlds within our vast universe.
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