In Search of Other Worlds

[Fraser]

Look down at your feet. There... you're looking at a planet. Now look
into the night sky and you should be able to spot a few more. After
that, spotting additional planets becomes really hard, especially when
you're trying to find them orbiting other stars. ...

Read the full blog entry (http://www.astronomycast.com/extrasolar-planets/in-search-of-other-worlds/)

[lukehaze]

Very good. love your shows. Its gonna be a great podcast to listen to for info.

[Kevn]

Read the full blog entry (http://www.astronomycast.com/uncategorized/in-search-of-other-worlds/)

Tried to read it, but it's not there!!!:lol:

Kevin

[Fraser]

Oops, it should work now.

[Sticks]

But are these extra-solar-Dwarf Planets. How do we know that they have cleared their orbits in accordance with IAU regulations :naughty: :p

[as8at]

I have always wondered how these discoveries were made. Thank you for explaining the science behind these techniques. You two have done an awesome job in this podcast!