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Exploring Exoplanets: Worlds Beyond Our Solar System
What is an ExoPlanet?
A planet that orbits a star outside the solar system.
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An exoplanet, short for “extrasolar planet,” is a fascinating celestial object that orbits a star outside our solar system.
In other words, it is a planet in a different star system, not bound to the Sun.
All of the planets in our solar system orbit around the Sun. Planets that orbit around other stars are called exoplanets.
All of the planets in our solar system orbit around the Sun.
Planets that orbit around other stars are called exoplanets.
The discovery and study of exoplanets have revolutionized our understanding of the universe and expanded the possibilities of finding other habitable worlds.
Some points about exoplanets
Discovery
The first confirmed exoplanet discovery occurred in 1992, marking a significant milestone in astronomy.
Since then, thousands of exoplanets have been detected, and the number continues to grow thanks to advancements in technology and observational techniques.
