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Epsilon Tauri: Star with Planet

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 26, 2024 is “Epsilon Tauri: Star with Planet,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Reg Pratt). The original explanation runs about 133 words.

Epsilon Tauri: Star with Planet
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Reg Pratt Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Epsilon Tauri lies 146 light-years away. A K-type red giant star, epsilon Tau is cooler than the Sun, but with about 13 times the solar radius it shines with nearly 100 times the solar luminosity.”

— APOD editors, January 26, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
January 26, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Reg Pratt
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 133 words

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