Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 9, 2022

Eta Car: 3D Model of the Most Dangerous Star Known

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 9, 2022 is “Eta Car: 3D Model of the Most Dangerous Star Known,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: NASA , CXC , April Hobart; Text: Michael F. Corcoran ( NASA , Catholic U. , HEAPOW ). The original explanation runs about 157 words.

From the explanation

“What’s the most dangerous star near earth ? Many believe it’s Eta Carinae , a binary star system about 100 times the mass of the Sun, just 10,000 light years from earth.”

— APOD editors, February 9, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 9, 2022
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit: NASA , CXC , April Hobart; Text: Michael F. Corcoran ( NASA , Catholic U. , HEAPOW )
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Explanation length: About 157 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 9, 2022 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2022-february-9-eta-car-3d-model-of-the-most-dangerous-star-known

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