Tess. New planet hunting observatory.

[jmorgan]

The orbit seems to be an interesting thing with this. Elliptical, apogee 232,000 down to 67,000.


More discoveries soon no doubt, down to smaller planets and closer to home.

[Einion Yrth]

jmorgan said:

The orbit seems to be an interesting thing with this. Elliptical, apogee 232,000 down to 67,000.

Also in a 2:1 lunar resonant orbit to avoid gravitational perturbation by our natural satellite.

[jmorgan]

Test shots out.
https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2018/nasa-s-n...

Credits: NASA/MIT/TESS



Dave Bowman will comment later.......

Edited by jmorgan on Saturday 19th May 08:46

[Eric Mc]

Can't see any planets

[jmorgan]

Bet there are many in that, I will get me magnifying glass.......

Wonder if there is some being looking back thinking they need together their magnifying glass. Albeit sometime ago now.