Would this work?

[Simonj]

Can I have some opinions on this idea for detection of non-transiting exoplanets:

http://www.halfbakery.com/idea/Detectio ... 1244238796

thanks,
Simon

 

[michaelmozina]

Can I have some opinions on this idea for detection of non-transiting exoplanets:

http://www.halfbakery.com/idea/Detectio ... 1244238796

thanks,
Simon

It seems to me that due to lensing effects and cyclical light changes during orbit, yes, in theory at least it could work. Like virtually every "technique", the technology itself with dictate the overall effectiveness, and we're talking about very small changes in light emissions over a single orbit, particularly with smaller planets.