Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 8, 2011

Echoes from the Depths of a Red Giant Star

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 8, 2011 is “Echoes from the Depths of a Red Giant Star,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Illustration Credit & Copyright: Pieter Degroote (Leuven University) Credit: Paul Beck, Joris De Ridder, Conny Aerts ( Leuven University ), et al. , ERC , PROSPERITY). The original explanation runs about 154 words.

From the explanation

“A journey to the center of a red giant star is very firmly in the realm of science fiction . But the science of asteroseismology can explore the conditions there.”

— APOD editors, April 8, 2011

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At a glance

Date: April 8, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Illustration Credit & Copyright: Pieter Degroote (Leuven University) Credit: Paul Beck, Joris De Ridder, Conny Aerts ( Leuven University ), et al. , ERC , PROSPERITY
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 154 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 8, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-april-8-echoes-from-the-depths-of-a-red-giant-star

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