![444-hot-jupiter [444] Evaporating Hot Jupiter — This illustration by Don Dixon depicts a "Hot Jupiter" exoplanet in extreme proximity to its host star. The planet’s atmosphere is shown undergoing hydrodynamic escape, forming a prominent cometary tail of ionized gas as it is buffeted by stellar radiation and solar winds. The gas giant exhibits intense atmospheric banding and heat-induced luminosity, while the primary star displays characteristic photospheric granulation and a vibrant corona. Digital painting © 2007 Don Dixon/cosmographica.com](444-hot-jupiter-evaporating-atmosphere-dixon.jpg)
[444] Evaporating Hot Jupiter — This illustration by Don Dixon depicts a "Hot Jupiter" exoplanet in extreme proximity to its host star. The planet’s atmosphere is shown undergoing hydrodynamic escape, forming a prominent cometary tail of ionized gas as it is buffeted by stellar radiation and solar winds. The gas giant exhibits intense atmospheric banding and heat-induced luminosity, while the primary star displays characteristic photospheric granulation and a vibrant corona. Digital painting © 2007 Don Dixon/cosmographica.com
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![444-hot-jupiter [444] Evaporating Hot Jupiter — This illustration by Don Dixon depicts a "Hot Jupiter" exoplanet in extreme proximity to its host star. The planet’s atmosphere is shown undergoing hydrodynamic escape, forming a prominent cometary tail of ionized gas as it is buffeted by stellar radiation and solar winds. The gas giant exhibits intense atmospheric banding and heat-induced luminosity, while the primary star displays characteristic photospheric granulation and a vibrant corona. Digital painting © 2007 Don Dixon/cosmographica.com](../index.html#img=444-hot-jupiter-evaporating-atmosphere-dixon.jpg)