BJ Deming

Guest Video: Planet Hunting with TESS

September 22, 2018: TESS has already found two new planets, per preliminary reports.

Original post:

NASA released the first images from TESS today.

What is TESS?

https://youtu.be/AxSqMdEA5M8&rel=0

Here is today’s image:

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There are more planets than stars in the Milky Way–and these are mostly stars. (Source)

TESS mission page.

Featured image: Yaquina Head Lighthouse, BLM Oregon and Washington/Daniel Gomez

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