For an exoplanet to be detected via the direct imaging method, it must
A) have a large mass.
B) orbit its star with a component of its motion perpendicular to the line of sight to from the star to Earth.
C) be the only exoplanet in the system.
D) have a high albedo.

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Direct imaging is more successful when an exoplanet has a high albedo, as it reflects more light, making it easier to detect against the glare of its host star.

For an Exoplanet to Be Detected Via the Direct Imaging