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Intro Astronomy 2014. Class 11: Exoplanets and Solar System Origin and Formation

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Lecture 11 of Dr. Bruce Betts' 2014 online Introductory Planetary Science and Astronomy course covers exoplanets (planets around other stars) including discovery techniques, current knowledge and characteristics, multi-planet systems, and features an interview with Dr. Debra Fischer (Yale University). Lecture 11 also covers the origin and formation of the Solar System. Recorded at California State University Dominguez Hills.