Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Proxima Centauri: The Closest Star

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 18, 2016 is “Proxima Centauri: The Closest Star,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: ESA / Hubble & NASA. The original explanation runs about 239 words.

Proxima Centauri: The Closest Star
Credit: Image Credit: ESA / Hubble & NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Does the closest star to our Sun have planets? No one is sure — but you can now follow frequent updates of a new search that is taking place during the first few months of this year.”

— APOD editors, January 18, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
January 18, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: ESA / Hubble & NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 239 words

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Source

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