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Artists concept of an Earth-sized planet passing in front of a sun-like star
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Artists concept of an Earth-sized planet passing in front of a sun-like star
Artists concept of an Earth-sized planet passing in front of a sun-like star to show how part of the light from the star is blocked.
Detecting extrasolar planets while observing them as they pass in front of the star in our line of view, is called the Extrasolar Photometric Transit Method. This method is useful for discovering earth-sized planets, and it is the method the space based observatory Kepler uses when it looks at more than 150 000 stars simultaneously
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This print showcases an artist's concept of an Earth-sized planet gracefully passing in front of a sun-like star. The image beautifully illustrates how a portion of the star's radiant light is obstructed during this celestial event. Known as the Extrasolar Photometric Transit Method, scientists employ this technique to detect exoplanets by observing their transit across our line of sight with the host star. It is particularly effective in identifying earth-sized planets and has been instrumental in Kepler's exploration, simultaneously surveying over 150,000 stars. The digitally generated artwork vividly portrays various elements such as sunspots, spectral lines, and atmospheric details surrounding both the planet and its stellar companion. With no human presence depicted, it emphasizes the surreal nature of space exploration and highlights the vastness of our universe. This visually stunning illustration also alludes to different types of exoplanets that have been discovered through photometry methods: gas giants like Jupiter, roaster planets known for their extreme heat conditions, pegasean planets orbiting close to their stars like hot Jupiters do, epistellar jovians residing within habitable zones, and terrestrial worlds similar to Earth itself. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing scene filled with cosmic wonders and scientific possibilities, it sparks our imagination about potential discoveries yet to be made beyond our own solar system.
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