Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Earth-size Kepler-186f
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 19, 2014 is “Earth-size Kepler-186f,” an image. It is credited to Illustration Credit: NASA Ames / SETI Institute / JPL-Caltech , Discovery: Elisa V. Quintana, et al.. The original explanation runs about 192 words.
From the explanation
“Planet Kepler-186f is the first known Earth- size planet to lie within the habitable zone of a star beyond the Sun.”
— APOD editors, April 19, 2014
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- April 19, 2014
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Illustration Credit: NASA Ames / SETI Institute / JPL-Caltech , Discovery: Elisa V. Quintana, et al.
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 192 words