Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Symbiotic Star System R Aquarii
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 4, 1996 is “Symbiotic Star System R Aquarii,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit: Anglo-Australian Telescope photograph by David Malin Copyright: Anglo-Australian Telescope Board). The original explanation runs about 82 words.
From the explanation
“Sometimes stars work together to create a spectacular display. Such is the case with the binary star system R Aquarii – a “symbiotic” star system.”
— APOD editors, January 4, 1996
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
Advertisement
At a glance
- Date
- January 4, 1996
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Anglo-Australian Telescope photograph by David Malin Copyright: Anglo-Australian Telescope Board
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 82 words