Mitigating the Effects of Photobombing in Exoplanet Observations
6 Feb 2025
Exploring ways to mitigate photobombing in exoplanet observations, including telescope design improvements, multi-epoch strategies, and advanced spectroscopy.
How Nearby Planets Impact the Spectra of Earth-like Exoplanets
6 Feb 2025
Photobombing by nearby planets distorts exoplanet spectra, complicating the detection of molecular biosignatures and reducing the reliability of key features.
How Planets 'Photobomb' Earth's View in Space Telescope Observations
6 Feb 2025
Photobombing by nearby planets, including the Moon, complicates the detection of Earth-like exoplanets as observed by space telescopes at various distances.
How Other Planets and Their Moons Sabotage Our Search for Earth Twins
6 Feb 2025
Diffraction limits in space telescopes can blur exoplanet images, making it harder to detect Earth-like planets and their moons in the habitable zone.
Space Telescopes Might Be Seeing More Than They Bargained For
6 Feb 2025
Space telescopes face challenges in detecting Earth-like exoplanets due to diffraction limits, causing ‘photobombing’ from nearby moons and planets.