Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 14, 2002

55 Cancri: Familiar Planet Discovered

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 14, 2002 is “55 Cancri: Familiar Planet Discovered,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Illustration Credit & Copyright: Lynette Cook). The original explanation runs about 126 words.

From the explanation

“Is our Solar System unique? The discovery of a Jupiter -like planet in a Jupiter-like orbit around nearby Sun -like star 55 Cancri , announced yesterday, gives a new indication that planetary systems similar to our Solar System likely exist elsewhere.”

— APOD editors, June 14, 2002

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At a glance

Date: June 14, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Illustration Credit & Copyright: Lynette Cook
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 126 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 14, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-june-14-55-cancri-familiar-planet-discovered

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