An artistic impression of Trappist-1 b shortly before it passes behind the cool, red dwarf star, Trappist-1 (IMAGE)

Max Planck Institute for Astronomy

An artistic impression of Trappist-1 b shortly before it passes behind the cool, red dwarf star, Trappist-1

Caption

An artistic impression of Trappist-1 b shortly before it passes behind the cool, red dwarf star, Trappist-1. Such stars are known for their activity with large starspots and eruptions. Trappist-1 b may experience intense volcanism.

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Thomas Müller (HdA/MPIA)

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