Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 7, 2006

UB 313: Larger than Pluto

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 7, 2006 is “UB 313: Larger than Pluto,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Illustration Credit & Copyright: Thierry Lombry). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

From the explanation

“What do you call an outer Solar System object that is larger than Pluto? Nobody is yet sure.”

— APOD editors, February 7, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 7, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Illustration Credit & Copyright: Thierry Lombry
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 134 words