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Exoplanets -
Detection Methods
There are a number of methods that can be used to detect exoplanets, amongst which:
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Radial velocity
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Astrometry
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Direct imaging
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Transits
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Gravitational microlensing
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Variations of the radial velocity of TW Hydrae - credit: MPIA (http://www.mpia.de)
ESA's Gaia astrometry mission - credit: ESA - C. Carreau