What is currently the best method to locate and discover exoplanets? In other words, which method described in your presentation has discovered the most exoplanets?
Transit timing is how we discover most of the exoplanets today. It works by measuring the minute dimming of a star as a planet passes through it and earth.
You stated that the first exoplanet discovered had a very noticeable wobble. Could you explain what an exoplanet's wobble is?
ReplyDeleteAn exoplanets wobble is when the gravity is pulling on the star from the planet orbiting it, causing the star to wobble in place
ReplyDeleteWhat is the next technology they are trying to develop when it comes to exoplanet discovery? One that may not be implemented yet but is in the works.
ReplyDeleteThe next step in Exoplanet discovery is the T.E.S.S mission launching in 2018. It will discover exoplanets at a record rate.
DeleteWhat is currently the best method to locate and discover exoplanets? In other words, which method described in your presentation has discovered the most exoplanets?
ReplyDeleteTransit timing is how we discover most of the exoplanets today. It works by measuring the minute dimming of a star as a planet passes through it and earth.
ReplyDeleteHow many times has astronomers used Direct Imaging on exoplanets?
ReplyDeleteCan exoplanets help us learn new information about their planet star?
ReplyDeleteWhat is the most important quality of an exoplanet?
ReplyDeleteHow exactly was the first exoplanet discovered?
ReplyDeleteWhat made the first exoplanet stand out from all the stars?
ReplyDeleteWhat was the last exoplanet discovered?
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