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Scientists use transit photometry, or the transit method, to search for exoplanets. A series of three videos demonstrating the transit method allows viewers to observe a planet transiting a star from two different perspectives to understand how measurements of light identify new exoplanets.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use a bright light and various-sized balls to create an individual model of the process
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of orbits and light measurement
- Integrates easily with Google Classroom
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- Links to related videos
- Requires very little class time to share
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