Phrases with «microlensing technique»

The "microlensing technique" refers to a method used in astronomy to detect small objects like planets. It involves measuring the bending of light from a distant star, caused by the gravitational pull of a closer object passing in front. Full definition

Sentences with «microlensing technique»

  • A small number of exoplanets have been detected by the gravitational microlensing technique. (extrasolar.spaceart.org)
  • «These small planets are the best candidate for the signature we observed in this study using the microlensing technique. (sciencedaily.com)
  • WFIRST will have Hubble's sharpness to search for exoplanets using the microlensing technique. (keckobservatory.org)
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