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Title: When we are lucky enough to see an extra-solar planet transit its star,
Post by: Tsync on Feb 10, 2016
When we are lucky enough to see an extra-solar planet transit its star,
A) we can find the planet's size, mass, and density by the drop in light.
B) it will cause the star to vanish for several hours.
C) we can be certain it is a terrestrial, not a jovian.
D) we can determine what elements are in its atmosphere.
E) we can determine its shape.


Title: Re: When we are lucky enough to see an extra-solar planet transit its star,
Post by: Ratatouille on Feb 15, 2016
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Title: Re: When we are lucky enough to see an extra-solar planet transit its star,
Post by: Tsync on Mar 2, 2016
Exactly what I needed :D


Title: Re: When we are lucky enough to see an extra-solar planet transit its star,
Post by: Ratatouille on Mar 3, 2016
:)