ASTRON 397B - ST-Planets Around Other Stars

Institution:

University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Description:

Thousands of planets have now been discovered orbiting other stars. Discussion will focus on selected readings from the astronomical literature covering the major detection techniques, trends in discoveries so far, implications of the discoveries, and future directions.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umass.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 545-0111

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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