exoplanet
Newly discovered planet is the most Earth-like yet, scientists say
Posted in Science on 1st Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller
Astronomers said the planet orbits a red giant star thats just far enough away to reasonably support life (aka the habitable zone).
'Godzilla of Earths' identified
Posted in Science on 4th Jun, 2014
by Alex Muller
There is a new class of planet out there that astronomers are calling the "mega-Earth".
Scientists Detect Water On Exoplanet, Opening New Chapter In Search For Alien Life
Posted in Science on 27th Feb, 2014
by Alex Muller
The Milky Way is teeming with billions of planets, including many that are similar to our own.
Astronomers discover first exomoon
Posted in Science on 22nd Dec, 2013
by Alex Muller
Now, scientists believe they have found the first exomoon about 1,800 light years away from Earth.
Astronomers Figured Out How to Weigh Entire Planets Using Starlight
Posted in Science on 22nd Dec, 2013
by Alex Muller
A method to weigh an exoplanet by measuring the starlight that shines through its atmosphere.