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How Do Astronomers Find Exoplanets? Wiggles!

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This chapter delves into the methods astronomers use, particularly the astrometric technique, to identify exoplanets orbiting distant stars. It highlights the role of gravitational interactions in detecting these celestial bodies and anticipates a future with thousands of new discoveries.

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