#exoplanets

science  Is there life on other planets?

At present, there is no definitive evidence of life on other planets. However, the search for life beyond Earth is an active area of research in...    Read more

visibility  What is the role of gravitational lensing in the study of exoplanets?

Gravitational lensing is a phenomenon that occurs when the light from a distant object is bent and distorted by the gravity of a massive object, such...    Read more

explore  How do scientists search for and study exoplanets?

Searching for exoplanets, or planets outside of our solar system, is a challenging but exciting field of astronomy. There are several methods that...    Read more

public  How many exoplanets have been discovered?

As of April 2023, a total of 4,853 exoplanets have been discovered and confirmed by astronomers. This number is constantly increasing as new...    Read more

public  How do astronomers detect exoplanets?

Exoplanets are planets outside our Solar System that orbit around a star. Since these planets do not emit any light of their own, it can be...    Read more

public  What is the most massive known planet in the universe?

As of now, the most massive known planet in the universe is DENIS-P J082303.1-491201 b, which is estimated to be about 28.5 times the mass of...    Read more

science  How do we search for exoplanets outside of our solar system?

Exoplanets, or planets that orbit stars other than our sun, are discovered using various methods. One of the most common methods is called the...    Read more

explore  How do we find exoplanets?

Exoplanets are planets outside of our solar system that orbit other stars. These planets are usually detected by astronomers using various methods...    Read more

emoji_objects  What is the significance of the discovery of the exoplanet with a molten surface?

The discovery of an exoplanet with a molten surface is significant in many ways. Firstly, the exoplanet, named K2-141b, is located around 200 light...    Read more

science  What is the significance of the discovery of the exoplanet with an iron rain?

On August 19, 2021, scientists announced the discovery of an exoplanet named WASP-76b that experiences extreme weather conditions, including iron...    Read more