New Hampshire in Space
Transit Method
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Did you know even amateur astronomers using small telescopes can observe and discover?
Did you know even amateur astronomers using small telescopes can observe and discover exoplanets?
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Transit Method
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Did you know even amateur astronomers using small telescopes can observe and discover exoplanets?
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Did you know that scientists use the same geometry present in a solar eclipse to search for exoplanets?
An exoplanet is a planet that orbits a star other than our sun.
And so far, astronomers have detected and confirmed roughly 5500 planets.
The majority of which have been discovered using a method called the transit method.
The transit method involves observing the star's brightness, looking for periodic dimming of the star.
That dimming in the star's brightness happens when one of its planets passes across the disk of the star and creates an eclipse.
This is also called a transit.
When we observe a transit of an exoplanet, we're actually in the shadow of a planet in another solar system, just the way we're in the shadow of the moon during a solar eclipse.
That's wild, isn't it?
Even amateur astronomers using small telescopes can observe and discover exoplanets.
What You Will See: Total Eclipse
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What should you expect to see during the total solar eclipse? (50s)
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Did you know even amateur astronomers using small telescopes can observe and discover? (1m)
Protecting Your Eyes: Projection Method
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Did you know you can build your own projector to safely view an eclipse? (1m 55s)
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The only way to safely view an eclipse directly is to use certified solar eclipse glasses. (1m 30s)
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What you see will see during the eclipses will depend on where you are! (1m 15s)
Quandrantid Meteor Shower - The Sky Guy
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Don’t miss the peak of the annual Quandrantid Meteor Shower on January 2nd. (1m)
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Mars will appear as a bright orange disk in the sky throughout December. (1m)
Jupiter and Saturn Conjunction - The Sky Guy
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On December 21, the Jupiter and Saturn will be so close together. (1m)
Geminid Meteor Shower - The Sky Guy
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The year’s best annual meteor shower is coming to our sky on the evening of December 13th. (1m)
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What’s that bright star in the evening sky? It’s actually the planet Venus. (1m)
The Morning Planets - The Sky Guy
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John Gianforte guides you on how to view the three aligned, morning planets. (59s)
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Comet Atlas has brightened considerably since it was first seen in December, 2019. (2m)
Moon Memories | Mark McConnell
Mark McConnell teaches about space at the University of New Hampshire. (1m 25s)
Moon Memories | John Gianforte
John Gianforte runs the observatory at the University of New Hampshire. (1m 15s)
New Hampshire in Space (Preview)
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New Hampshire has had its eyes on space exploration for decades. (30s)
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