"'...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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