Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 13, 2000

LP 944-20: A Failed Star Flares

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 13, 2000 is “LP 944-20: A Failed Star Flares,” an image. It is credited to Credit: R. Rutledge ( Caltech ) et al., NASA. The original explanation runs about 212 words.

From the explanation

“The tiny spot circled on the right actually represents a big astronomical discovery — the first detected flare from a failed star.”

— APOD editors, July 13, 2000

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At a glance

Date: July 13, 2000
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: R. Rutledge ( Caltech ) et al., NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 212 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 13, 2000 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2000-july-13-lp-944-20-a-failed-star-flares

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