Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 7, 2000

Nearby Star Episilon Eridani Has a Planet

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 7, 2000 is “Nearby Star Episilon Eridani Has a Planet,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: J. B. Kaler ( UIUC )). The original explanation runs about 124 words.

From the explanation

“A planet has been found orbiting a Sun-like star only 10 light-years away. No direct picture of the planet was taken – the planet was discovered by the gravitational wobble it created on its parent star, Epsilon Eridani .”

— APOD editors, August 7, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 7, 2000
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: J. B. Kaler ( UIUC )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 124 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 7, 2000 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2000-august-7-nearby-star-epsilon-eridani-has-a-planet

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