Visualisation of the illuminated surface of a planet (top) and of a circular “disc” starshade (bottom). (Not to scale.) — astro-ph.EP A star’s luminosity increases as it evolves along the
Visualisation of the illuminated surface of a planet (top) and of a circular “disc” starshade (bottom). (Not to scale.) — astro-ph.EP A star’s luminosity increases as it evolves along the
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