The Transit Method of Exoplanet Detection

This text describes a technique of exoplanet detection known as the Transit Method. This is illustrated using graphs and animations.

Topics

  • planet
  • astronomy
  • sun
  • exoplanet
  • extrasolar planet
  • transit of Venus
  • transit
  • solar exclipse
  • telescope
  • transit of Mercury
  • light curve
  • orbit