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Exoplanets affect a star’s light curve

Diagram showing how exoplanets affect a star’s light curve.

Exoplanets are planets orbiting stars other than our Sun. As they transit the star (move between the star and the telescope), they cause a dip in the intensity (brightness) of the light seen emitted from the star.

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Published: 15 March 2019,Updated: 15 March 2019Size: 57.68 KB