Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 20, 2006

Super-Earths May Circle Other Stars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 20, 2006 is “Super-Earths May Circle Other Stars,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Illustration Credit & Copyright: MicroFUN Collaboration , CfA , NSF). The original explanation runs about 170 words.

From the explanation

“Are “super-Earths” common around other star systems? Quite possibly.”

— APOD editors, March 20, 2006

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At a glance

Date: March 20, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Illustration Credit & Copyright: MicroFUN Collaboration , CfA , NSF
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 170 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 20, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-march-20-super-earths-may-circle-other-stars

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