Light Curve with transit and star spots (VIDEO)

NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center

Caption

This artist’s concept illustrates the varying brightness of star with a transiting planet and several star spots.

Credit

NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center

Usage Restrictions

No restrictions.

License

Public Domain

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