When Satan passes Beta Crucis:
"'...maximum atmospheric instability will occur after periastron passage.'" (Chapter XI, p. 438) (For full reference, see here.)
While
the planet approaches the star, fusion, vaporization etc absorb most of
the stellar energy. However, energy input will continue when absorption
is complete. Temperatures will soar and storms of great magnitude will
prevent landing but ground observation remains feasible during the
approach.
More counterintuitivity.
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