Search results for: extrasolar planet
First extrasolar moon potentially discovered
7-28-2017 |
5
Astronomers believe that they may have found, for the first time, a moon orbiting an extrasolar planet.
PLATO mission to hunt for Earth-like worlds
6-22-2017 | 2
ESA is set to launch a new satellite that will seek out potentially habitable extrasolar planets.
Scientists find hottest known extrasolar world
6-5-2017 | 9
At twice the size of Jupiter, KELT-9b experiences temperatures in excess of 4300 degrees Celsius.
Distant 'ice ball' exoplanet discovered
VIDEO 4-28-2017 | 6
Scientists have announced the discovery of a freezing Earth-mass world 13,000 light years away.
Super Earth is 'best chance for finding life'
4-19-2017 | 10
A large terrestrial planet located 40 light years away could be the perfect place to search for ET.
Atmosphere found around Earth-like planet
4-7-2017 | 30
Astronomers have detected an atmosphere around GJ 1132b - a planet situated 39 light years away.
NASA could use the Sun as a magnifying glass
3-18-2017 | 12
Scientists at JPL have come up with an ambitious new plan to get a better look at extrasolar planets.
Scientists discover 60 new extrasolar planets
2-14-2017 | 1
The significant haul of new worlds includes a potentially habitable 'super-Earth' with a rocky surface.
Could alien life thrive on brown dwarf stars?
12-4-2016 | 10
Extrasolar planets may not be the only place where it is possible to find signs of extraterrestrial life.
Is there extraterrestrial life on Proxima b ?
10-8-2016 | 15
Scientists believe that a nearby extrasolar planet is 'likely' to be capable of supporting alien life.
Astronomers find distant planet with 3 suns
VIDEO 7-8-2016 | 10
The newly discovered exoplanet experiences days lasting up to 140 Earth-years thanks to its trio of suns.
Three new Earth-sized planets discovered
5-3-2016 | 11
Astronomers have identified three new terrestrial worlds around a relatively close 'ultracool' star.
Earth-like world found 14 light years away
12-17-2015 | 22
A potentially habitable terrestrial planet has been discovered in the relatively nearby Wolf 1061 system.
Distant planet has 5400-mile-per-hour winds
11-15-2015 | 9
Astronomers have been able to map the weather conditions of an extrasolar planet for the first time.
Exoplanet discovery 'most important so far'
11-13-2015 | 8
A newly identified extrasolar planet is so close by that it should be possible to observe its atmosphere.
Astronomers seek help to name exoplanets
8-18-2015 | 27
Members of the public have been asked to help determine what to call 32 distant extrasolar worlds.
Astronomers discover distant 'young Jupiter'.
8-16-2015 | 4
Astronomers have identified the smallest ever exoplanet to be directly photographed through a telescope.
NASA announces discovery of a second Earth
VIDEO 7-23-2015 | 67
Astronomers using the Kepler Telescope have found the most Earth-like extrasolar planet ever discovered.
Mars-like extrasolar planet discovered
6-20-2015 | 3
Astronomers have identified a planet the size of Mars orbiting a star 200 light years from the Earth.
NASA steps up the search for alien life
4-24-2015 | 6
The space agency has formed a new coalition of scientists from a wide range of different fields.
