MIT develops new technique for measuring mass of exoplanets

A team of MIT researchers has described a new method for finding the mass of exoplanetsby studying the spectra of light passing through the planet's atmosphere. Because a planet's mass can tell us a lot about its potential for harboring life, this development could provide an important tool in solving the puzzle of whether or not we're alone in the universe... Continue Reading MIT develops new technique for measuring mass of exoplanets



Section: Space

Tags: Exoplanet, Extraterrestrial, MIT, Space telescope

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