Exploring Exoplanets: Discovery and Detection Methods
Offered By: Harvard Museum of Natural History via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Embark on a 12-minute journey to discover distant planets beyond our Solar System in this enlightening video presentation by Victoria DiTomasso. Retrace the steps leading to the groundbreaking discovery of the first exoplanet and gain insight into how astronomers use stellar movements to study the exoplanets orbiting them. Learn about cutting-edge techniques in astronomical research and expand your understanding of the vast universe beyond our cosmic neighborhood. This educational video, recorded in 2022, is part of the Harvard Museum of Natural History's Virtual Scientist in a Classroom program, offering teachers the opportunity to potentially arrange live Q&A sessions with the presenter for an interactive learning experience.
Syllabus
Exploring Other Worlds with Victoria DiTomasso
Taught by
Harvard Museum of Natural History
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