Extra Solar Planets
Two new Super-Earths Discovered Around a Red Dwarf Star
While examining a previously-discovered exoplanet, an international team of astronomers discovered a second Super-Earth around the star.
What is the Transit Method?
Of the many methods used to detect extra-solar planets, the most widely-used and effective is the Transit Photometry
The Genesis Project: Using Robotic Gene Factories to Seed the Galaxy with Life
Dr. Claudius Gros explains the purpose, intent, and technology behind Project Genesis, which seeks to seed "transiently habitable" exoplanets with…
Planet With Lava Oceans Also has an Atmosphere, Says New Study
A new study by scientists at NASA JPL has revealed that 55 Cancri e is not a lava planet after…
When James Webb Finally Reaches Space, Here’s What it’ll be Hunting
In a recent announcement, the STScI announced the first targets that the James Webb Space Telescope will be studying once…
Closest Potentially-Habitable World Found Around “Quiet” Star
The ESO has announced the discovery of an exoplanet around a nearby "quiet" red dwarf star, which makes it more…
Water Worlds Don’t Stay Wet for Very Long
A new study led by Princeton University shows that water worlds are likely to be stripped of their atmospheres (and…
Debris Disks Around Stars Could Point the Way to Giant Exoplanets
A new study by an international team of scientists has found a connection between debris disks and giant planets, which…
Hubble Spots Pitch Black Hot Jupiter that “Eats Light”
New observations of WASP-12b conducted with the Hubble Space Telescope reveal that the planet's sun-facing side "eats light".
Three Possible Super-Earths Discovered Around Nearby Sun-Like Star
A recent study involving data collected by the K2 mission has revealed three possible Super-Earths around a nearby Sun-like star.