Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Ring Around Fomalhaut
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 1, 2005 is “Ring Around Fomalhaut,” an image. It is credited to Credit: P. Kalas, J. Graham ( UC Berkeley ), M. Clampin ( GSFC ), ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 141 words.
From the explanation
“Fomalhaut ( sounds like “foam-a-lot”) is a bright, young, star, a mere 25 light-year trip from planet Earth in the direction of the constellation Piscis Austrinus .”
— APOD editors, July 1, 2005
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 1, 2005
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: P. Kalas, J. Graham ( UC Berkeley ), M. Clampin ( GSFC ), ESA , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 141 words