Ground-based image of the area around HAT-P-11
This image, taken with ground-based telescopes, shows the region of sky containing the star HAT-P-11.
Not visible here is a Neptune-sized planet named HAT-P-11b, which orbits the star. Astronomers have discovered clear skies and steamy water vapour on the planet. It is the smallest planet ever for which water vapour has been detected.
About the Image
| Id: | heic1420d |
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| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 24 September 2014, 19:00 |
| Related releases: | heic1420 |
| Size: | 4944 x 4684 px |
About the Object
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 19 50 50.17 |
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| Position (Dec): | 48° 4' 56.77" |
| Field of view: | 83.16 x 78.78 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 1.8° left of vertical |
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