This chapter explores how occultations and eclipses aid in detecting exoplanets, alongside the radial velocity method that leverages gravitational effects to identify these distant worlds. It also delves into the origins of the Sun, discussing its formation in a stellar nursery and the ongoing search for its celestial siblings in the Milky Way. The conversation extends to star rotation, the evolution of telescopes, and the transformative capabilities of the James Webb Space Telescope, framing the exciting prospects of future astronomical advancements.
How do we uncover distant planets’ secrets? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore the recent discoveries in exoplanet study, exo-moons, and finding the stars from our sun’s stellar nursery with astronomer and head of Cool Worlds Lab, David Kipping.
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