Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
An Intermediate Polar Binary System
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 21, 2006 is “An Intermediate Polar Binary System,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Illustration Credit & Copyright: Mark Garlick ( Space-art )). The original explanation runs about 165 words.
From the explanation
“How can two stars create such a strange and intricate structure? Most stars are members of multiple-star systems .”
— APOD editors, May 21, 2006
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- May 21, 2006
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Illustration Credit & Copyright: Mark Garlick ( Space-art )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 165 words