TED: Finding planets around other stars | Lucianne Walkowicz

The video discusses the study of exoplanets using the Kepler Mission, which observes the dimming of starlight to identify potential planetary systems. It highlights the importance of a planet's distance from its star for habitability, akin to sitting at a comfortable distance from a campfire. The video also explains the role of sunspots and magnetic fields in affecting starlight and the significance of space weather in determining a planet's habitability. Kepler's findings enhance our understanding of the relationship between stars and planets, contributing to the search for life in the universe.

What are sunspots and how do they affect the light from the sun?

Discuss the significance of measuring the light from stars in relation to finding life in the universe.