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NASA's Curious Universe
Planet Hunting with Host Padi Boyd
Feb 21, 2024
Host Padi Boyd shares stories from NASA's Kepler mission, exoplanet discoveries, dream dinner companions, and go-to karaoke song. Listeners' questions answered in a behind-the-scenes look at Season 6 episodes. Plus, check out the special video podcast episode.
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- Dr. Patti Boyd discusses astrophotometry to study stars and black holes.
- Innovative methods like radial velocity and transit help detect exoplanets beyond our solar system.
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Exploring Astrophotometry: Understanding Light Changes
Astrophysicist Dr. Patti Boyd delves into the fascinating field of astrophotometry, studying changes in light at various wavelengths to draw conclusions about objects far beyond Earth. By observing these light patterns, insights into stars, binary systems, and supermassive black holes in galaxies are gleaned. Utilizing multiple telescopes and methods, scientists can now detect planets beyond our solar system, leading to a surge in exoplanet discoveries.
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