Astronomers have used radial velocity monitoring to discover:
A) extrasolar planetary systems that are similar to our own solar system
B) Earth-sized planets around other stars
C) Earth-sized planets at distances of 10 AU from their parent stars
D) extrasolar planetary systems that contain more than one planet
E) all of the above

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Radial velocity monitoring is effective in detecting large planets, often in multi-planet systems, but not typically Earth-sized planets or those at large distances like 10 AU.

Astronomers Have Used Radial Velocity Monitoring to Discover