Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 9, 2003

HD70642: A Star with Similar Planets

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 9, 2003 is “HD70642: A Star with Similar Planets,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Illustration Credit & Copyright: David A. Hardy, PPARC). The original explanation runs about 139 words.

From the explanation

“Astronomers have discovered a planetary system more similar to our own Solar System than any known previously . The bright star HD70642 , visible with binoculars toward the constellation of Puppis , was already known to be a star like our Sun.”

— APOD editors, July 9, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 9, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Illustration Credit & Copyright: David A. Hardy, PPARC
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 139 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 9, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-july-9-hd70642-a-star-with-similar-planets

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