Ask the Astronomers Live: 5,000 Alien Worlds and Counting ...
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Thirty years ago we knew of no planets orbiting other stars. In the '90s, discoveries of the first exoplanets (planets orbiting stars other than the Sun) began to grow slowly. In the past 10 years, the numbers of exoplanets have increased rapidly and we have just passed the 5,000 confirmed known exoplanet! Join us for a chat with exoplanet scientist Dr. Jessie Christiansen about how we have managed to discover so many planets around other stars and what the future holds for this exciting area of astrophysics.
This show was originally broadcast live on March 30, 2022
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Virtual Live Chat via YouTube and Facebook
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Universe Unplugged’s Ask the Astronomer Live Series are monthly live chats with real astronomers giving you the chance to ask questions and find out what makes the universe tick. #AskUUlive