Oscillations in a Solar-like star (artist’s impression)

This image is a graphical representation of resonating acoustic waves in the interior of a solar-like star. Red and blue colours show element displacements in opposite directions.

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ESO

About the Image

Id:eso0125a
Type:Artwork
Release date:28 June 2001
Related releases:eso0125
Size:2607 x 2614 px

About the Object

Name:Asteroseismology, Stars
Type:Unspecified : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Main Sequence
Category:Illustrations
Stars

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