There are Natural Starshades Out There, Which Would Help Astronomers Image Exoplanets

There are Natural Starshades Out There, Which Would Help Astronomers Image Exoplanets
By Matt Williams

A new study by an international team of astronomers has shown that eclipsing binary stars could act as a natural "starshade," making it easier to spot orbiting exoplanets.

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August 1, 2020 at 12:51AM
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