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.