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Exoplanet Zoo: Other Stars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 8, 2024 is “Exoplanet Zoo: Other Stars,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Illustration Credit & Copyright: Martin Vargic , Halcyon Maps). The original explanation runs about 166 words.

A graphic illustrates hundreds of possible exoplanets, with blue drawings of planets in the middle, red on the right, and tan on the left. Some exoplanets are drawn with rings. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Illustration Credit & Copyright: Martin Vargic , Halcyon Maps Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Do other stars have planets like our Sun? Surely they do, and evidence includes slight star wobbles created by the gravity of orbiting exoplanets and slight star dimmings caused by orbiting planets moving in front.”

— APOD editors, July 8, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 8, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Illustration Credit & Copyright: Martin Vargic , Halcyon Maps
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 166 words

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