51 Eri b (IMAGE) Gemini Observatory Caption This is the discovery image of 51 Eri b with the Gemini Planet Imager taken in the near-infrared light on Dec. 18, 2014. The bright central star has been mostly removed by a hardware and software mask to enable the detection of the exoplanet one million times fainter. Credit Credits: J. Rameau (UdeM) and C. Marois (NRC Herzberg). Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.