exoplanet articles

What makes a planet a habitable zone?

The search for life beyond Earth often boils down to finding the right address—a place neither too scorching nor too fri...

Where is hot Jupiter located?

The concept of a planet like Jupiter, a massive gas giant, orbiting incredibly close to its parent star is one of the mo...

What is the problem with exoplanets?

The universe is thick with worlds beyond our solar system, a fact confirmed by thousands of confirmed exoplanets. Yet, t...

How are exoplanets measured?

Determining the properties of worlds orbiting stars light-years away is one of astronomy’s most impressive achievements....