The search for planets beyond our solar system

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May 28, 2015 Today’s TED Talk Sara Seager: The search for planets beyond our solar system 16:14 minutes · TED2015 Every star we see in the sky has at least one planet orbiting it, says astronomer Sara Seager. So what do we know about these exoplanets, and how can we find out more? Seager introduces her favorite set of exoplanets and shows new technology that can help collect information about them -- and even help us look for exoplanets with life. Watch now » Playlist of the Day Way, way out there Travel across the universe (or is it universes?) as star-gazing speakers share stunning images of Saturn's rings, haunting sounds from distant black holes and an infectious sense of wonder about what lies beyond our skies. Watch » 17 talks · Total run time 4:21:38 Join us on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks

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