Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 5, 1997

Worlds of a Distant Sun: 47 Ursae Majoris b

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 5, 1997 is “Worlds of a Distant Sun: 47 Ursae Majoris b,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: John Whatmough, Extrasolar Visions). The original explanation runs about 223 words.

From the explanation

“In the last few years, observational astronomy has given humanity evidence of the existence of worlds beyond the solar system. Solar-type stars are now inferred to harbor planets of approximately Jupiter mass – some residing in temperature zones which could conceivably support liquid water and therefore life !”

— APOD editors, October 5, 1997

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At a glance

Date: October 5, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: John Whatmough, Extrasolar Visions
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 223 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 5, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-october-05-worlds-of-a-distant-sun-47-ursae-majoris-b

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