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How do astronomers observe planets that are too far away to see?

Space Telescopes Planets that are orbiting stars that are far away creating fluctuations in the light that we see coming from the star. Astronomers can observe those planets by measuring the fluctuations of that light.


How do astronomers discover planets orbiting stars other than the sun?

Several methods are used. In many cases - perhaps most cases - the planets are discovered due to their gravitational effect on the star. That is, the star "wobbles" due to the gravitational pull of nearby planets, especially if the planets are very massive (planets more massive, "heavier" in popular language, than Jupiter, are easiest to detect), and close to the star. In some very specific cases, the planet may go right in front of the star, and make it become slightly dimmer once every orbit.


which best describes precession ?

Earth's axis wobbles.


Describe four methods for discovering extrasolar planets?

Discovering the essential Universe by Neil F. Comins fourth edition Extrasolar planets can be discovered by observing them indirectly by using microlensing, by observing the Doppler shift of the star due to the pull of the orbiting planet, by observing the periodic variation of the proper motion of a star, and by observing the periodic variation of the starlight due to the planet passing between that star and Earth, an event called a transit.


If a condensing unit is out of level or wobbles watch for?

If a condensing unit is out of level or wobbles, you should watch for potential issues such as reduced efficiency, uneven cooling, increased noise, and potential damage to the unit over time. It is important to address the leveling issue promptly to avoid further complications.

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How do astronomers observe planets that are too far away to see?

Space Telescopes Planets that are orbiting stars that are far away creating fluctuations in the light that we see coming from the star. Astronomers can observe those planets by measuring the fluctuations of that light.


How do astronomers discover planets orbiting stars other than the sun?

Several methods are used. In many cases - perhaps most cases - the planets are discovered due to their gravitational effect on the star. That is, the star "wobbles" due to the gravitational pull of nearby planets, especially if the planets are very massive (planets more massive, "heavier" in popular language, than Jupiter, are easiest to detect), and close to the star. In some very specific cases, the planet may go right in front of the star, and make it become slightly dimmer once every orbit.


Why di astronomers thought there might be many objects beyond Neptune?

In the same way as astronomers thought there was an object beyond Uranus leading to the discovery of Neptune. Neptune caused perturbations ('wobbles') in the orbit of Uranus because of its gravitational pull as the two planets passed each other - as Uranus passed Neptune on its journey round the sun. This wobble meant that something further out was causing Uranus to do this, and so Neptune was discovered. Early in the 1900s it was discovered that Neptune also had perturbations - 'wobbles' in its orbit - and so another planet further out was believed to cause this. Clyde Tombaugh was given the task of trying to find it, when he discovered Pluto. However, when the size of Pluto was determined it was believed that this was too small an influence on the perturbations measured and so the existence of 'Planet X' - a large planet beyond Pluto - was still mooted. However, in recent times it was realised that the results of measurements of perturbations of Neptune's orbit should be put down to experimental error, and so Planet X does not exist as such - although many more smaller minor planets have been discovered since then.


What is a wobbler Was it a person who lathered a beard for a barber?

A wobbler could be a person or a thing that wobbles or a fishing lure that does not spin but wobbles.


What flies and wobbles?

a jellycopter (helicopter)


Does a chicken truts?

No it doesn't it wobbles.


What statement is true about the wobbles?

Plural in-equilibrium


How do wobbles help turkey?

by having sexsual love


which best describes precession ?

Earth's axis wobbles.


What are the release dates for Worries and Wobbles - 1917?

Worries and Wobbles - 1917 was released on: USA: 13 August 1917 USA: 7 June 1920 (re-release)


What occurs when Earth's axis wobbles?

the Earth's axis always wobbles but it does so seasonally and when it does it changes seasons in certian locations. when the axis wobbles, whatever location you are in will either get tilted towards the Sun or get tilted away from the Sun, which changes the season with the help of the revolution of the Earth around the Sun


Why does Rear right tire wobbles?

your bearings maybe gone.