Microlensing to Detect Extrasolar Planets Depends on

question 61

Multiple Choice

Microlensing to detect extrasolar planets depends on

• A) the gravity of a distant star and planet causing light from a distant star to be bent and momentarily brightened.
• B) the use of very small lenses that are combined to make a large telescope.
• C) the use of black holes to curve space and time to bring the image of the planets closer to Earth.
• D) All of the above

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