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Extrasolar Super-Earth Gliese 1214b Might Hold Water

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 10, 2013 is “Extrasolar Super-Earth Gliese 1214b Might Hold Water,” an image. It is credited to Illustration Credit & License: ESO , L. Calada. The original explanation runs about 215 words.

Extrasolar Super-Earth Gliese 1214b Might Hold Water
Credit: Illustration Credit & License: ESO , L. Calada Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Might this distant planet hold water? Actually, given how close Gliese 1214b is to its parent star, any water, if it exists, would surely be in the form of steam.”

— APOD editors, September 10, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 10, 2013
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Illustration Credit & License: ESO , L. Calada
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 215 words

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