Explains how astronomers are able to detect extrasolar planets and some findings from the TrES project and the promise of the Kepler telescope. Narrated and produced by Sanjana Sharma. This tour has a nice animation sequence that shows how an orbiting planet that moves in front of its star can be detected as a temporary but periodic dimming of the light that comes from the star. CreditsDavid Charbonneau, Alyssa Goodman, Sanjana Sharma, Gus Muench, CFA The full version of this tour can be found in the desktop version of WorldWide Telescope or the full version of this tour can be downloaded here (by right-clicking) and viewed in the desktop version of WorldWide Telescope. |
search_for_exoplanets.wtt | 3.7 MB |
See also: Objects in the Sky, Other Solar Systems, Astrophysical Concepts, Scales in the Universe, Physical Properties of Matter, Changes with Time, Scientific Practices, Constructing Explanations, Science and Society, Current Research, Popular Interests, Beauty in the Night Sky, Exotic Objects and Events, Night Sky Observing, Constellations, Finding Objects in the Sky, Telescopes and Technology, Suggested Audience, Middle School, High School, College, General Audience, Tour, Tour