Mystery of the Fading Star Artist Concept

NASA/JPL-Caltech2010-01-05

NASA
Washington, DC, United States

Every 27 years, a bright star called Epsilon Aurigae fades over period of two years, then brightens back up again. A companion is known to be surrounded by a dusty disk, as illustrated in this artist concept.

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Title: Mystery of the Fading Star Artist Concept
Creator: NASA/JPL-Caltech
Date Created: 2010-01-05
Rights: JPL

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