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Light Curves of Kepler’s First 5 Discoveries

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Jan 04, 2010
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Light Curves of Kepler's First 5 Discoveries
Light Curves of Kepler's First 5 Discoveries

01.04.10 – These light curves of Kepler’s first five planet discoveries show not only drop in star brightness as the planet transits the star, but an indication of the planet’s inclination–how far from the center the planet is passing across the star.

Credit: NASA/Kepler Mission