Exploring the World of Exoplanets with Dr. Emily Rickman

Have you ever wondered what lies beyond our solar system? In today’s episode, Dr. Emily Rickman, an astronomer at the Space Telescope Science Institute, discusses her journey in the field of exoplanet research. She fell in love with physics and engineering as a child and later developed a passion for astrophysics and astronomy. Dr. Rickman lets us in on the captivating wonders of exoplanets, explaining that:

• Exoplanets are planets that orbit stars other than our Sun.

• There are different types of exoplanets, including rocky terrestrial planets and giant gaseous planets. 

• The first exoplanet was discovered in 1995, and since then, over 5,000 exoplanets have been discovered. 

• There are various methods used to detect exoplanets, such as the radial velocity technique, the transit technique, and direct imaging.

Tune in to discover more about exoplanets, including what makes them so fascinating and why space explorers are so eager to find them. If you liked this episode, get inspired with this one next: Breaking the Aerospace Ceiling: Snehal Bhamare’s Success Story

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Valerie McKiernan's journey began in the heart of the aerospace industry, working at her family’s aerospace business from a young age. After college, she took an exciting detour as a TV producer for CNBC Business News, where she discovered her love for television production. Over the past decade, Valerie made her way back into the Aerospace Industry and is now blending her two passions to inspire and attract more people to Space.  In addition to being the host of Space for All, Valerie is a Senior Manager for Coherent Corp. FOLLOW THE HOST: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/valmckiernan/ TikTok - https://tiktok.com/AerospaceVal To explore more and join our community, check out WomensAerospace.com