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First Reflected Light From an Exoplanet Seen
Roland Piquepaille writes "European astronomers have for the first time ever been able to detect and monitor the visible light that is scattered in the atmosphere of an exoplanet. Designated HD 189733b, also known as a 'hot Jupiter,' orbits a star slightly cooler and less massive than the Sun about 60 light-years from Earth. According to a Zurich news release, 'Polarization technique focuses limelight,' the researchers used 'techniques similar to how Polaroid sunglasses filter away reflected sunlight to reduce glare. They also directly traced the orbit of the planet, a feat of visualization not possible using indirect methods.' The team thinks that their findings are opening new opportunities for exploring physical conditions on exoplanets."
Designated HD 189733b, also known as a 'hot Jupiter,'
I've given my girlfriend a "hot Jupiter" before, but I didn't know it had an official scientific serial number.
The theory of relativity doesn't work right in Arkansas.
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Steve Jobs sued the exoplanet for patent infringement, citing its ability to focus the limelight on anything other than him.
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Dear scientists, thank you for finding me.
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The picture would show nothing more than a blurry spot, with one pixel slightly different from the others.
Or did you really expect the very first reflected light ever seen from an exoplanet to be anything remarkable to a layperson?
I was hoping for nothing short of a photo of Elvis waving back to the graceland faithful.
I'm not, but you probably are.
I can't believe no one has done the Svetlana and Hot Jupiter angle... /. is it not??
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And political news coverage.
Hmmm....if you can make a legible o out of 4 pixels (a 2x2 square), then contact me over email, and I'll give you $500.
It is pitch black. You are likely to be eaten by a grue.