Physics in Action: Far Out Planets Feature Summary

Type:
Spotlight
Title:
Physics in Action: Far Out Planets
Description:
Find out how astronomers identify planets
orbiting stars other than the sun. Learn how
the planet affects the star's motion and how,
sometimes, the planet casts a shadow that
reduces the amount of starlight reaching Earth.
Featured:
June 1, 2004 - July 1, 2004