Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Planet For Gliese 876

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 26, 1998 is “A Planet For Gliese 876,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: Digitized Sky Survey). The original explanation runs about 151 words.

A Planet For Gliese 876
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From the explanation

“Centered in this unremarkable, 1/4 degree wide patch of sky in the constellation Aquarius is the star Gliese 876. Gliese 876 is smaller than the Sun, only about 1/3 as massive, and too faint to be seen without a telescope.”

— APOD editors, June 26, 1998

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 26, 1998
Type
Image
Credit
Credit and Copyright: Digitized Sky Survey
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 151 words

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