YZ Ceti b

A terrestrial exoplanet with a mass of 0.75 Earths, YZ Ceti b orbits a red dwarf star in the constellation Cetus. Occupying a system a mere 12 light-years away from our home planet, this exoplanet is a reminder of the great diversity of non-habitable worlds that are scattered across the universe.

Medium

Oil on Canvas

Artist

Eva Bod ’20

Curated Resources

YZ Ceti b, Exoplanet Catalog, Exoplanet Exploration, NASA

YZ Ceti b, Eyes on Exoplanets, Exoplanet Exploration, NASA

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