Study proves ground-based telescopes can search for planets with two suns. Astronomers have used a…
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Exoplanets are planets that orbit stars outside our solar system, and their discovery has revolutionized our understanding of the universe and the potential for life beyond Earth. Scientists study exoplanets to learn about their sizes, compositions, atmospheres, and orbital dynamics, using techniques like transit observations and radial velocity measurements. Some exoplanets resemble Earth, raising exciting possibilities about habitable conditions and biosignatures. This page brings you the latest research and discoveries in exoplanet science, from newly detected worlds to insights into how planetary systems form and evolve across the galaxy.
Five years ago, astronomers revealed a spectacular collection of other worlds: the TRAPPIST-1 system. Newspapers…
The planet’s night side likely hosts iron clouds, titanium rain, and winds that dwarf Earth’s…
Astronomers confirmed Proxima d, a Mars-sized exoplanet, around Proxima Centauri. It’s one of the lightest…
A ring of planetary debris studded with moon-sized structures has been observed orbiting close to…
Astronomers using the ESO’s Very Large Telescope have discovered a third planet, Proxima d, orbiting…
Research on the young star EK Draconis shows that Sun-like stars can emit massive superflares…
Though many exoplanets are known, rogue planets remain elusive, suggesting they’re more common than currently…
How NASA in Silicon Valley Will Use Webb to Study Distant Worlds NASA’s James Webb…
Worlds Around Other Stars Can Change Their Classification If our solar system were a hobbyist…
Observations of a hot Jupiter may also advance our understanding of planet origins and evolution.…
An international team including researchers from the University of Bern and the University of Geneva…
The discovery: Water vapor in the atmosphere of planet TOI-674 b. Key facts: This recently…
Three newly discovered exoplanets, each orbiting close to a dying star, are destined for destruction…
Catalog of Planet Candidates Nearly Doubles in Size During 2020–21 TESS has cataloged over 5,000…
The James Webb Space Telescope aims to explore fundamental cosmic questions, focusing on our Solar…
TOI-2180 b, an exoplanet three times more massive than Jupiter with a unique orbit, was…
Astronomers discovered three gas giants nearing their host stars’ end of life, revealing a glimpse…