Exoplanet observation

Exoplanet observation involves detecting planets outside our solar system by measuring how they affect their host stars. Techniques include observing tiny dips in starlight as a planet passes in front of a star (transit method) or measuring star wobbles caused by gravitational pull (radial velocity method). Advanced telescopes and instruments collect data which scientists analyze to identify potential exoplanets, determine their size, orbit, and sometimes atmospheric composition. This field helps us understand planet diversity, formation, and assess potential habitability beyond our solar system.