Comparison of the TRAPPIST-1 system with the inner Solar System and the Galilean Moons of Jupiter
Light curve of TRAPPIST-1 — showing the dimming events caused by transits of planets
Light curves of the seven TRAPPIST-1 planets as they transit.
P is the period in days.
Artist’s illustrations of planets in TRAPPIST-1 system and Solar System’s rocky planets and orbital periods.
Summary of an X-traordinary day. 09:15 – Region 2673 produced a major X2.2 solar flare at approximately 09:14 UTC (Sept 6). This is the first X-Class event to be detected since May 2015. The active region is still in a decent position for Earth directed eruptions. 12:02 – The strongest solar flare of the current Solar Cycle […]
Blogs and Websites: Bad Astronomy – Astronomer Phil Plait discusses new discoveries in astronomy, as well as countering common misconceptions. Many beautiful images, with full explanations. Highly recommended. Slacker Astronomy – A blog (previously a podcast) about recent news in astronomy. The Planet Hunters Blog, part of a “citizen science” effort to identify transiting planets in the Kepler […]