Planet Hunting in 8 Steps
How do we confirm the existence of exoplanets? What step do scientists take after their discoveries?
Discover how scientists confirm the existence of exoplanets here.
Transits
What are transits? How does light help us find new planets?
Discover the science behind the transits planet hunting method here.
Radial Velocity Method
What is radial velocity? How do gravitational forced help us find planets?
Discover the science behind the radial velocity planet hunting method here.
Other Methods
How else can we find exoplanets?
Find out more methods here!
Laws Used
What laws do we use to calculate aspects of exoplanets? What are Newton's Laws? What are Kepler's Laws?
Discover the laws used to track exoplanets here.