Exoplanet detection

Exoplanet detection involves identifying planets outside our solar system by observing their effects on their host stars. Techniques include the transit method, which detects slight dimming when a planet passes in front of a star, and the Doppler method, which measures star’s minute wobbles caused by a planet’s gravitational pull. These methods require precise instruments and often rely on lengthy observations. Discovering exoplanets helps us understand planetary systems and the potential for life beyond Earth.