Orbit of Gliese 436b around its host star
The graphic shows the polar view of planet Gliese 436b around its host star. The long, comet-like tail resulting from the atmosphere getting ripped off it is shown as well. The exoplanet resides about 4 million kilometres from its star and orbits it in just 2.6 Earth days.
Credit:NASA, ESA
About the Image
| Id: | heic1515b |
| Type: | Artwork |
| Release date: | 24 June 2015, 19:00 |
| Related releases: | heic1515 |
| Size: | 2032 x 1484 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Gliese 436b |
| Type: | Milky Way : Planet |
| Distance: | 30 light years |
| Category: | Exoplanets |
