Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Gliese 581 and the Habitable Zone

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 26, 2007 is “Gliese 581 and the Habitable Zone,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Stephane Udry, Michel Mayor ( Geneva Obs. ) et. al , Image: DSS , Skyview. The original explanation runs about 156 words.

Gliese 581 and the Habitable Zone
Credit: Stephane Udry, Michel Mayor ( Geneva Obs. ) et. al , Image: DSS , Skyview Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The unremarkable star centered in this skyview is Gliese 581, a mere 20 light-years away toward the constellation Libra . But astronomers are now reporting the discovery of a remarkable system of three planets orbiting Gliese 581, including the most earth-like planet found beyond our solar system.”

— APOD editors, April 26, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 26, 2007
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Stephane Udry, Michel Mayor ( Geneva Obs. ) et. al , Image: DSS , Skyview
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 156 words

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