Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 9, 2014

Gliese 832c: The Closest Potentially Habitable Exoplanet

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 9, 2014 is “Gliese 832c: The Closest Potentially Habitable Exoplanet,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: The Planetary Habitability Laboratory @ UPR Arecibo ; Discovery: Robert A. Wittenmyer ( UNSW Australia ) et al.). The original explanation runs about 195 words.

From the explanation

“This planet is only 16 light years away — could it harbor life? Recently discovered exoplanet Gliese 832c has been found in a close orbit around a star that is less bright than our Sun.”

— APOD editors, July 9, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 9, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: The Planetary Habitability Laboratory @ UPR Arecibo ; Discovery: Robert A. Wittenmyer ( UNSW Australia ) et al.
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 195 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 9, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-july-9-gliese-832c-the-closest-potentially-habitable-exoplanet

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