Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Mizar Binary Star
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 19, 1997 is “Mizar Binary Star,” an image. It is credited to Mizar Binary Star Credit: J. Benson et al., NPOI Group, USNO, NRL. The original explanation runs about 233 words.
From the explanation
“Explanation : Mizar (sounds like “My Czar”) is a binary star. In fact, most stars are binary stars .”
— APOD editors, February 19, 1997
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 19, 1997
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Mizar Binary Star Credit: J. Benson et al., NPOI Group, USNO, NRL
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 233 words