Gemini Confirms The Closest Star System Found In A Century
WISE J104915.57−531906.1 is at the center of the larger image, which was taken by the WISE satellite. It appeared to be a single object, but a sharper image from Gemini Observatory revealed that it was binary star system.
Credit:NASA/JPL/Gemini Observatory/AURA/NSF
About the Image
Id: | gemini1302a |
Type: | Collage |
Release date: | March 8, 2013 |
Related releases: | gemini1302 |
Size: | 2233 x 2236 px |
About the Object
Name: | WISE J104915.57-531906.1 |
Category: | Stars |
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Band | Tele-scope |
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Gemini South GMOS-S |