Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

51 Pegasi: A New Planet Discovered

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 1, 1995 is “51 Pegasi: A New Planet Discovered,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit: UK Schmidt Telescope, Skyview Copyright: Royal Observatory Edinburgh, Anglo-Australian Observatory, and AURA). The original explanation runs about 167 words.

51 Pegasi: A New Planet Discovered
Credit: UK Schmidt Telescope, Skyview Copyright: Royal Observatory Edinburgh, Anglo-Australian Observatory, and AURA Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Are we alone in the universe? Do other stars have planets too?”

— APOD editors, December 1, 1995

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 1, 1995
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: UK Schmidt Telescope, Skyview Copyright: Royal Observatory Edinburgh, Anglo-Australian Observatory, and AURA
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 167 words

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