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Garrulous

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on: Jul 27, 2018
Why do instruments that are looking for transiting planets need to look for very small brightness changes?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The evolution of a protostar slows significantly as it approaches the main sequence.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


macagnavarro

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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Because a transiting planet blocks only a tiny fraction of the star's surface from our view.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE


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