Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 2, 2007

Sunrise from the Surface of Gliese 581c

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 2, 2007 is “Sunrise from the Surface of Gliese 581c,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Illustration Credit & Copyright: Karen Wehrstein). The original explanation runs about 149 words.

From the explanation

“How might a sunrise appear on Gliese 581c? One artistic guess is shown above.”

— APOD editors, May 2, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 2, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Illustration Credit & Copyright: Karen Wehrstein
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 149 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 2, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-may-2-sunrise-from-the-surface-of-gliese-581c

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