Illustration (IMAGE)

Simons Foundation

Illustration

Caption

An artist’s impression of the planet Janssen, which orbits its star so closely that its entire surface is a lava ocean that reaches temperatures of around 2,000 degrees Celsius.

Credit

ESA/Hubble, M. Kornmesser

Usage Restrictions

No restrictions.

License

Public Domain

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