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Exoplanets (Encore)

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Exploring Exoplanets: Discovery Methods and Techniques

This chapter focuses on the groundbreaking discovery of exoplanets, particularly 51 Pegasus B, and the methodologies employed for their detection. It explains key concepts like the Doppler Effect and the transit method, illustrating how astronomers measure stellar wobbles and observe starlight dimming to identify these distant worlds.

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