Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
A Dangerous Sunrise on Gliese 876d
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 29, 2012 is “A Dangerous Sunrise on Gliese 876d,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Illustration Credit & Copyright: Inga Nielsen ( Hamburg Obs. , Gate to Nowhere )). The original explanation runs about 156 words.
From the explanation
“On planet Gliese 876d, sunrises might be dangerous. Although nobody really knows what conditions are like on this close-in planet orbiting variable red dwarf star Gliese 876 , the above artistic illustration gives one impression.”
— APOD editors, April 29, 2012
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- April 29, 2012
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Illustration Credit & Copyright: Inga Nielsen ( Hamburg Obs. , Gate to Nowhere )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 156 words