Stars and Exoplanets Research Group

An artist's representation of Kepler-11, a small, cool star around which six planets orbit

Our first demonstration illustrates how the transit detection method works using a flashlight and a moving planet. In the second demonstration, participants can see spectral emission lines from different gases in tubes to illustrate how spectroscopy works. Our third demonstration illustrates how coronagraphy works for imaging of exoplanets.

Location information

Campus: Tempe
Location type: Room
Room or location: Room
Indoors or outdoors: Indoors
Building Floor: First Floor

Other details

Zone: Zone D: Tempe

Science

Area of Interest

Science

Target Age Group

All ages

College or Department

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is at the core of success and discovery at Arizona State University. As the academic heart of the university, The College educates and supports the largest and most diverse student population. Here, innovative schools and departments within our humanities, natural sciences and social sciences divisions drive transformative efforts and amplify diverse voices in our community. Students of all ages and backgrounds graduate as socially aware, critical thinkers with the tools and mindset to succeed in their future careers and also in their community and day-to-day life.

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