Epsilon Eridani's Tilt

Diagram explaining how the orbit of the Jupiter-like planet at Epsilon Eridani is at the same tilt as the star's circumstellar disc.

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Credit: NASA, ESA and A. Field (STScI)

About the Image

NASA press release
Id:heic0613b
Type:Artwork
Release date:9 October 2006, 18:00
Related releases:heic0613
Size:1800 x 1467 px

About the Object

Name:Epsilon Eridani, HD 22049
Type:Milky Way : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Main Sequence
Distance:10 light years
Category:Stars

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