
This artist concept illustrates the two Saturn-sized planets discovered by NASA Kepler mission. The star system is oriented edge-on, as seen by Kepler, such that both planets cross in front, or transit, their star, named Kepler-9.
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NASA ID
PIA13351
Date Created
August 26, 2010
Center
JPL
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