Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 15, 1999

In the Shade of a Historic Planet

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 15, 1999 is “In the Shade of a Historic Planet,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Drawing Credit & Copyright: Lynette Cook). The original explanation runs about 154 words.

From the explanation

“For the first time, astronomers have recovered independent evidence that distant planetary systems exist. Last Friday, a team led by G.”

— APOD editors, November 15, 1999

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At a glance

Date: November 15, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Drawing Credit & Copyright: Lynette Cook
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 154 words

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Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 15, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-november-15-in-the-shade-of-a-historic-planet

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