Since the transit method relies on direct line of sight to our planet, and exoplanets orbit with random orientations, how many exoplanets are estimated to be uncounted using this method? Edward DeanMerritt Island, Florida This is a really important correction we have to make when trying to calculate what fraction of stars have planets. TheContinue reading “Ask Astro: How many exoplanets does the transit method miss?”
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