The Solar Gravitational Lens will Map Exoplanets. Seriously.

Why it was recommended

It's got some great graphics and visualisations, and is accessibly narrated.

Strong recommendationtombh · Original2024-10

What it covers

Explains the proposed NASA JPL plan to use the Sun as a gravitational lens, sending solar sail craft to its focal region to image an exoplanet's surface. It covers the. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

Launch Pad Astronomy

Length

23 min 32 sec

Year

2020

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