Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 4, 2010

Companion of a Young, Sun-like Star Confirmed

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 4, 2010 is “Companion of a Young, Sun-like Star Confirmed,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Gemini Observatory , D. Lafreniere, R. Jayawardhana, M. van Kerkwijk ( Univ. Toronto ). The original explanation runs about 186 words.

From the explanation

“The first direct image of an extrasolar planet orbiting a star similar to our Sun has been confirmed. 1-210524, is only slightly less massive and a little cooler than the Sun .”

— APOD editors, July 4, 2010

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At a glance

Date: July 4, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Gemini Observatory , D. Lafreniere, R. Jayawardhana, M. van Kerkwijk ( Univ. Toronto )
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 186 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 4, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-july-4-companion-of-a-young-sun-like-star-confirmed

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