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What method do astronomers use to detect exoplanets (planets outside our solar system)?
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Measuring their magnetic fields
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- Measuring their magnetic fields
- Observing the slight dimming of a star's light as a planet passes in front of it (transit method)
- Detecting their radio wave emissions
- Measuring their gravitational pull on nearby objects other than their star
Explanation & Context
The transit method is a common technique where astronomers monitor the brightness of stars and look for periodic dips indicating a planet's passage.
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