A tiny spike in a sea of light. If a planet is orbiting a "lens" star, it create...
The rare geometry of a perfect lineup. For microlensing to work, two stars must align perf...
Einstein’s lens in the sky. Massive objects can actually bend the path of light, mag...
Taking the "blur" out of the atmosphere. Earth's air distorted light, making...
Looking for the glow of a warm world. Young planets are still hot from their birth, making...
Creating a total eclipse on demand. By using a specialized mask inside a telescope to bloc...
The ultimate game of hide and seek. Trying to see a planet next to a star is like trying t...
Where exactly do objects orbit? Planets don't actually orbit the center of a star&mdas...
Heavier planets make bigger waves. A giant planet like Jupiter creates a much more noticea...