Astronomy
How Do We Detect Exoplanets Using the Transit Method?
Quick fact
NASA's Kepler mission used the transit method to discover over 2,600 confirmed exoplanets, revolutionizing our understanding of planetary systems.
Why this is interesting
Every night, we look at stars and wonder: are there worlds circling them? The transit method lets astronomers catch a planet as it crosses its star's face, turning a tiny blink into a cosmic discovery.