Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
TrES-2b: Dark Planet
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 22, 2011 is “TrES-2b: Dark Planet,” an image. It is credited to Illustration Credit: David A. Aguilar ( CfA ), TrES , Kepler , NASA. The original explanation runs about 118 words.
From the explanation
“Why is this planet so dark? Planet TrES-2b reflects back less than one percent of the light it receives, making it darker than any known planet or moon, darker even than coal .”
— APOD editors, August 22, 2011
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 22, 2011
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Illustration Credit: David A. Aguilar ( CfA ), TrES , Kepler , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 118 words