Tiny satellites could be ‘guide stars’ for huge next-generation telescopes
Friday, January 4, 2019 - 14:50
in Astronomy & Space
There are more than 3,900 confirmed planets beyond our solar system. Most of them have been detected because of their “transits” — instances when a planet crosses its star, momentarily blocking its light. These dips in starlight can tell astronomers a bit about a planet’s size and its distance from its star. But knowing more […]