Extrasolar Planets
First Picture of Likely Planet Around a Sun-Like Star
[/caption] Astronomers have unveiled what is likely the first picture of a planet around a normal star similar to the…
Oops, TW Hydrae b Isn’t a Planet; Just a Sunspot
[/caption] You gotta love this about science; someone is always checking your work. Early this year a new exoplanet discovery…
New Technique Expands View of Young Exo-Planetary Systems
Using a new technique with a near-infrared spectrograph attached to ESO's Very Large Telescope, astronomers have been able to study…
Unusual Exoplanet Dances in Sync With Its Sun-Like Star
[/caption] The European Space Agency's COROT spacecraft has discovered an unusual exoplanet orbiting a star slightly more massive than our…
An Alien View of the Moon Transiting Earth
[/caption] Ever wonder what an approaching alien spacecraft would see as it comes within tracking range of our Earth/Moon system?…
What’s the Weather Like on Extrasolar Planet HD 189733b?
HD 189733b is a Jupiter-sized extrasolar planet orbiting a yellow dwarf star. Due to its size and compact orbit, HD…
Observing an Evaporating Extrasolar Planet
Observations of planets orbiting other stars are becoming increasingly common as astronomical techniques become more and more sophisticated. But some…
Super-Earths: How Much Are They Like Earth?
With yesterday's announcement about finding a batch of so-called “super-Earths†- rocky alien worlds a few times more massive than…
Three “Super-Earths” Found Orbiting One Star
"Does every single star harbor planets and, if yes, how many?" wonders planet hunter Michel Mayor. "We may not yet…
Re-use, Recycle and Share Your Spacecraft to Find Exoplanets
How do you get the most out of one spacecraft and find exoplanets in the process? Re-use, recycle and share.…