Images of HD149026 and planet

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Artwork by Lynette Cook:

"Hot Saturn" planet transiting a GOIV subgiant:


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Closeup of planet in above artwork:



Artist Concept of Planet with Possible Exosphere (not yet detected):


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Graphics Prepared by Prof. Greg Laughlin, U.C. Santa Cruz

Rendered image of planet, with atmosphere based on models by James Cho


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Planet Core Comparison


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Transit Path


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A Year in A Weekend!


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