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andy06shake
reply to post by JadeStar
I thought they just inferred a planet's presence by observing the distortion around the star.
To actually produce an image of a world i think we would need to be within its companion solar system or relatively close.
Astronomers at the University of Washington have developed a new method of gauging the atmospheric pressure of exoplanets, or worlds beyond the solar system, by looking for a certain type of molecule.
And if there is life out in space, scientists may one day use this same technique to detect its biosignature -- the telltale chemical signs of its presence -- in the atmosphere of an alien world.
Understanding atmospheric pressure is key to knowing if conditions at the surface of a terrestrial, or rocky, exoplanet might allow liquid water, thus giving life a chance.
andy06shake
reply to post by JadeStar
Finally got to see the video, well you live and learn I suppose. I'm amazed at the techniques these people seem to be able to apply to exoplanet detection I thought they just seen the wobble but they are actually managed to resolve images of distant worlds!
I'm impressed to say the least!edit on 4-3-2014 by andy06shake because: (no reason given)
stormbringer1701
scientists work out way to determine atmospheric pressure on exo planets:
www.sciencedaily.com...
Astronomers at the University of Washington have developed a new method of gauging the atmospheric pressure of exoplanets, or worlds beyond the solar system, by looking for a certain type of molecule.
And if there is life out in space, scientists may one day use this same technique to detect its biosignature -- the telltale chemical signs of its presence -- in the atmosphere of an alien world.
Understanding atmospheric pressure is key to knowing if conditions at the surface of a terrestrial, or rocky, exoplanet might allow liquid water, thus giving life a chance.
edit on 4-3-2014 by stormbringer1701 because: (no reason given)