Chapter
Detecting Exoplanets
10:20 - 14:12 (03:52)
Detecting exoplanets is a complex process, and scientists use technology such as telescopes like Kepler to look for planets far away from their stars because the separation is larger and easier to detect.
Clips
Even though detecting planets thousands of light years away can be challenging, it is relatively easier to detect those that are far away from their star, making the separation larger.
10:20 - 12:05 (01:45)
Planetary Science
Summary
Even though detecting planets thousands of light years away can be challenging, it is relatively easier to detect those that are far away from their star, making the separation larger.
ChapterDetecting Exoplanets
Episode#355 – David Kipping: Alien Civilizations and Habitable Worlds
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The search for alien life beyond our solar system involves measuring the dimming of stars, which can potentially indicate the presence of planets, including those that may have the potential to harbor life.
12:05 - 14:12 (02:07)
alien life
Summary
The search for alien life beyond our solar system involves measuring the dimming of stars, which can potentially indicate the presence of planets, including those that may have the potential to harbor life. This process involves observing the dip in the star's brightness, which can be as low as 84 parts per million for stars like our own sun.