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Measuring the Masses and Diameters of the TRAPPIST-1 Planets
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Measuring the mass and diameter of a planet reveals its density, which can give scientists clues about its composition. Scientists now know the density of the seven TRAPPIST-1 planets with a higher precision than any other planets in the universe, other than those in our own solar system.
Cataloging Keywords:
| Name | Value | Additional Values |
|---|---|---|
| Target | TRAPPIST-1 | |
| System | TRAPPIST-1 | |
| Target Type | Exoplanet | |
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| Instrument Host | ||
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| Detector | ||
| Extra Keywords | Color | |
| Acquisition Date | ||
| Release Date | 2021-01-22 | |
| Date in Caption | ||
| Image Credit | NASA/JPL-Caltech | |
| Source | photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA23870 | |
| Identifier | PIA23870 | |
