Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 12, 2018

Star Size Comparison 2

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 12, 2018 is “Star Size Comparison 2,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: morn1415 (YouTube); Images Credit: NASA (typically); Music: Alpha ( Vangelis ). The original explanation runs about 175 words.

From the explanation

“How big is our Sun compared to other stars? In dramatic and popular video s featured on YouTube , the relative sizes of planets, stars, and even the universe are shown from smallest to largest.”

— APOD editors, June 12, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 12, 2018
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit: morn1415 (YouTube); Images Credit: NASA (typically); Music: Alpha ( Vangelis )
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 175 words

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The Sun The Milky Way Galaxies

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 12, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-june-12-star-size-comparison-2

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