#exoplanets

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

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

science  What is the significance of the discovery of the exoplanet with a mass similar to that of Jupiter?

The discovery of an exoplanet with a mass similar to that of Jupiter is significant in many ways. The exoplanet was discovered using the radial...    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

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  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

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

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