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Phrases with «transit photometry»

Transit photometry refers to a scientific method used to discover and study planets outside our solar system. It involves observing the change in brightness of a star when a planet passes in front of it, causing a slight decrease in the star's brightness. This technique helps scientists detect planets and gather information about their size, orbit, and atmosphere. Full definition

Sentences with «transit photometry»

  • The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Kepler mission, launched on March 6, 2009, uses transit photometry from space to achieve unprecedented sensitivity for small planets with orbital periods of up to two years and should discover whether planets analogous to Earth are common or rare. (britannica.com)
  • He was particularly intrigued by a presentation on transit photometry, a theoretical technique that would make it possible to bring those planets into view. (discovermagazine.com)
  • During the conference, some scientists from the National Bureau of Standards suggested that silicon diode detectors might provide the kind of precision that Borucki needed for transit photometry. (discovermagazine.com)
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