White Dwarf Earth

The transit method of biosignature detection uses the light that passes through the atmosphere of a planet as it passes between us and its host star.

The transit method of biosignature detection uses the light that passes through the atmosphere of a planet as it passes between us and its host star.

Part of why this is such a promising technique is that white dwarfs are similar in size to terrestrial planets.

Part of why this is such a promising technique is that white dwarfs are similar in size to terrestrial planets.