Astrometric Method
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The astrometric method detects exoplanets by precisely measuring the host star's wobble on the sky plane caused by a companion's gravity. While historically limited by precision constraints, the Gaia mission is expected to reveal thousands of planets through astrometry.
Category: Planetary Science