Can You Help Discover New Planets with Kepler Data on Planet Hunters?

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Users can contribute to discovering new planets by analyzing Kepler data on the Planet Hunters website, focusing on detecting light dips caused by planetary transits. The platform provides a tutorial to help users identify these dips effectively. While many users have observed light dips, confirming them as planets remains uncertain. Engaging with the community can enhance the experience and provide additional tips. Exploring this data may lead to the discovery of exciting new planets.
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find new planets by detecting dips in light of stars when planets transits. maybe you will find a cool planet in the process. with data from kepler.
heres a link to planet hunters: http://www.planethunters.org/
 
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So have you found any? What are some tips and advice on how to use it?
 
its very simple. when you enter the website there is a tutorial that teaches you how to detect the dips clearer than i would explain.
of course i have seen dips in light but one can not be sure if its a planet.
 

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