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Ever wondered how scientists figure out the size of distant exoplanets we can't even see directly? This video explores the fascinating technique of transit photometry and how observing a planet's 'transit depth' is key to unlocking its physical dimensions.

In this video, you'll discover:
► How the transit method involves observing a dip in a star's brightness as a planet passes in front of it.
► That transit depth, specifically, refers to the fractional decrease in starlight during a planetary transit.
► Why a larger transit depth directly correlates to a larger planet, allowing astronomers to calculate its radius.
► The role of the host star's known size in accurately determining the exoplanet's dimensions.


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