Methods of detecting exoplanets

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Explores the definition, formation, discovery methods, and search for life of exoplanets, including the history of discoveries and the Drake Equation.

Extrinsic Variable Stars

Covers extrinsic stellar variability, the history of double stars, microlensing, and extrasolar planet detection.

Signal of the Day: Exoplanet Hunting

Delves into exoplanet hunting, from the first discovery to the transit method and the role of digital signal processing.

Observing Pulsars

Covers the observation of pulsars, including dynamic spectrum, dispersion, and timing residuals.

Doppler-Fizeau Effect

Covers the Doppler-Fizeau Effect, redshift, gas cloud motion, and exoplanet search.

CHEOPS: Exoplanet Characterization Mission

Explores the challenges and unique approach of the CHEOPS mission in characterizing exoplanets with high precision, along with the collaborative efforts and educational initiatives associated with the project.

Space Mission Design and Operations: JWST

Covers the James Webb Space Telescope, launched in 2021 to study distant objects and exoplanets from a halo orbit around the L2 Lagrange point.

Introduction to Astrophysics: The Solar System

Covers astronomical units, light years, parallax, exoplanets, stars, nebulae, and galaxy clusters.

Astrophysics: Doppler-Fizeau Effect

Covers the Doppler-Fizeau effect in astrophysics, including redshift, star rotation, and the search for exoplanets.

Gravitational Lensing: Micro-Lensing and Multiple Images

Explores gravitational lensing, including micro-lensing, multiple images, strong and weak lensing, and practical applications like dark matter search.

Degenerate Stars: White Dwarfs & Neutron Stars

Covers the characteristics and origins of white dwarfs and neutron stars, including their structure, evolution, and pulsations.

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