Earth-like Planet efforts - Exomoons Flashcards
1
Q
Define
A
Moons orbiting exoplanets
2
Q
Are they easier to find or harder?
A
HARDER, we are yet to find a single exomoon.
3
Q
Pulsar timing
A
Looking at specific stars known as pulsars, which emit stable radio waves.
Small differences in these waves show exoplanet, and smaller is exomoon.
4
Q
Direct Imaging
A
Using infrared to take photos of stars.
5
Q
Which method is UNUSABLE?
A
Radiational velocity