Highlights From TESS's First Year

Highlights From TESS's First Year

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Physics, Science, Other

5th - 12th Grade

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The Tess mission has been operational for a year, mapping the southern sky and now surveying the northern sky. It has made significant discoveries, including new exoplanets and an Earth-sized exoplanet. Tess has also observed comets and supernovae, expanding our understanding of the universe. The mission has proven its capability to find small planets and observe celestial phenomena, contributing to our knowledge of planets and stars.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What types of celestial objects did TESS observe before starting its hunt for exoplanets?

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In what ways has TESS contributed to our understanding of supernovae?

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