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I would have to agree with seldon. Larger planets on the top of the list of detection than smaller planets simply because of their size. Once we can see further into the cosmos than we can now then you will see that more of the smaller planets are being discovered.

Nick

A much better answer nad the ones I was looking for. Thank you

Nick

If that is the case then would anyone be able to tell me what equations are used? (not all of them, lol, Just some examples to give me an idea)

Just wanted to put my two cents in. I would think it would be a good idea to have a flash program for the help. Reasons for this include but is not limited to: 1. Easily integrate animations for tricky subjects 2. If done right it would be easier to navigate 3. it would entice people to use the help...

I was wanting to know how accurate this program is in multiple fields. 1.) Are all the movement of bodies (i.e. planet revolution, star rotation, ect...) accurate? 2.)Does this program take into account other things such as magnetic fields and solar flares just to name a few? 3.)Does this program us...

Those are all Very good questions, and absolutly none of them can be answered completely without using some theory. Hence you will not get a definite answer. I can answer some of your questions based on that theory but if you don't subscribe to that particular train of thought then anything I say wi...

Wow, that last response is kinda out there. I would say that if mars did have a magnetic field then the best idea would be to try to direct a comet into it. The comet would contain some of the gasses to create an atmosphere, hopefully more water, and the dust thrown up would warm the planet up enoug...

Finding water on mars is definitly an exciting find but everyone is forgetting one very important piece of info. Mars has no magnetic field. What do you think would happen if we were able to get an atmosphere up quickly and then a solar flare hit? The atmosphere would be stripped away and we would b...