#exoplanets

explore  What is the significance of the discovery of exoplanets?

The discovery of exoplanets, or planets that orbit stars outside of our solar system, has opened up a new era of space exploration and has had a...    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

public  What is a planetary system?

A planetary system is a group of celestial bodies that orbit around a star or a stellar remnant. These celestial bodies include planets, dwarf...    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

explore  How do we search for life on other planets?

Searching for life on other planets is one of the biggest scientific endeavors of our time. NASA, the European Space Agency, and other space agencies...    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

stars  What is the significance of the discovery of the exoplanet with an atmosphere of helium?

The recent discovery of an exoplanet with an atmosphere of helium has generated a lot of excitement in the astronomy community. Helium is one of the...    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

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  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