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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."
I'm still crying for my Polaroid sunglasses left at the airport counter in Honolulu. They were my all time favorites/
I've given my girlfriend a "hot Jupiter" before, but I didn't know it had an official scientific serial number.
you hear of many strange things, but the fetish of farting in your girlfriends general direction must be a new one
Please, leave the animals out of this, ok? Just for good taste's sake.
We used to have a Bill of Rights. Now, with the rights gone, all we have left is the bill.