Exoplanets

Astronomers find exoplanets are far larger than previously believed

Hundreds of known exoplanets might be much larger than believed, according to new research correcting for light contamination in telescope data.

JWST detects giant exoplanet in the Alpha Centauri star system – just 4 light-years away Joshua Shavit

Astronomers and backyard enthusiasts work together to detect rare long-period exoplanet Mac Oliveau

Protoplanetary mystery solved: A giant planet was there all along Mac Oliveau

Astronomers capture the first direct images of hidden exoplanet using JWST Joshua Shavit

Why are giant planets found at the outer reaches of solar systems Joshua Shavit

Giant planet found orbiting tiny star challenges theories on planetary formation Joshua Shavit

New discovery upends current models of star and planet formation Joseph Shavit

Scientists find Earth-like exoplanets to be common in the universe Joshua Shavit

James Webb telescope captures first images of CO2 outside solar system Joshua Shavit

Astronomers find that a surprising number of exoplanets could host life Joseph Shavit

Astronomers capture first 3D view of an exoplanet’s atmosphere and climate Joshua Shavit

Scientists discover new exoplanet orbiting closest single star to our Sun Joshua Shavit

Astronomers discover strange exoplanet with one of the lowest densities ever recorded Joshua Shavit

Scientists baffled by ‘Hot Jupiter’ exoplanet’s irregular motion Joshua Shavit

Planets contain more water than previously thought, research finds Joseph Shavit

Jupiter-sized discovery could reshape our understanding of planet formation Joseph Shavit