Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Gliese 876 System Includes Large Terrestrial Planet
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 14, 2005 is “Gliese 876 System Includes Large Terrestrial Planet,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Illustration Credit & Copyright: Lynette Cook (spaceart.org); Discovery Credit: E. Rivera ( NASA’s ARC ) et al. , HIRES , Keck Obs. , NASA , NSF). The original explanation runs about 198 words.
From the explanation
“Is our Earth unique? In continuing efforts to answer this question, astronomers have now discovered an Earth-like planet orbiting a distant normal star.”
— APOD editors, June 14, 2005
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 14, 2005
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Illustration Credit & Copyright: Lynette Cook (spaceart.org); Discovery Credit: E. Rivera ( NASA’s ARC ) et al. , HIRES , Keck Obs. , NASA , NSF
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 198 words