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How We Detect Exoplanets: The Timing Variation Method

How We Detect Exoplanets: The Timing Variation Method
How We Detect Exoplanets: The Timing Variation Method Unseen planets can make themselves known by the gravitational tugs they exert on other planets and stars. These tugs cause variations in the timing of predictable events. By observing timing variations, astronomers can infer the presence of another world. The Planetary Society