Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

4000 Exoplanets

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 10, 2019 is “4000 Exoplanets,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: SYSTEM Sounds ( M. Russo , A. Santaguida ); Data: NASA Exoplanet Archive. The original explanation runs about 225 words.

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From the explanation

“Over 4000 planets are now known to exist outside our Solar System. Known as exoplanets , this milestone was passed last month, as recorded by NASA’s Exoplanet Archive .”

— APOD editors, July 10, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 10, 2019
Type
Video
Credit
Credit: Video Credit: SYSTEM Sounds ( M. Russo , A. Santaguida ); Data: NASA Exoplanet Archive
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 225 words

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