Gemini Confirms The Closest Star System Found In A Century

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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.

About the Image

ID: gemini1302a
Type: Collage

About the Object

Name: WISE J104915.57-531906.1

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