HD 189733b transiting its parent star (artist's impression)
The extrasolar planet HD 189733b transiting its parent star is here seen in an artist's impression. It is thanks to a special alignment of the planet and the star that astronomers have been able study the atmosphere of this fascinating world.
Credit:About the Video
| Id: | heic0720c |
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| Release date: | 11 December 2007, 10:00 |
| Related releases: | heic0720 |
| Duration: | 36 s |
| Frame rate: | 30 fps |
About the Object
| Category: | Exoplanets HD |
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