Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The 47 Ursae Majoris System
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 17, 2001 is “The 47 Ursae Majoris System,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Illustration Credit: Copyright 2001 Lynette Cook). The original explanation runs about 204 words.
From the explanation
“Watching and waiting , astronomers have uncovered the presence of more than 70 planets orbiting stars other than the Sun. So far almost all these extrasolar planets have crazy elongated orbits, lie uncomfortably close to their parent stars, or are found in bizarre, inhospitable systems.”
— APOD editors, August 17, 2001
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 17, 2001
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Illustration Credit: Copyright 2001 Lynette Cook
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 204 words