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How Do We Find Planets Around Other Stars?

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Discover the techniques scientists use to find planets orbiting distant stars: use a foam ball, a toothpick, and a small ball of clay.

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Hints for uses in your library	Use the NASA Universe Discovery Guide for the month of April to see a bright star, Pollux, which has its own orbiting planet. Dowload the guide here
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Originating Source	Astronomical Society of the Pacific Night Sky Network
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