Stylized AU Microscopii 'Movie Poster' (IMAGE)

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Stylized AU Microscopii 'Movie Poster'

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Located less than 32 light-years from Earth, AU Microscopii is among the youngest planetary systems ever observed by astronomers, and its star throws vicious temper tantrums. You've heard of the "terrible twos"? Well, AU Mic is in the midst of its terrible 22 ... millions! NASA celebrates this discovery with a new poster -- based on real science -- in its popular Galaxy of Horrors series. Download in English and Spanish: https://exoplanets.nasa.gov/resources/2237/flares-of-fury-poster/

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