Unveiling New Worlds
Exoplanets, celestial bodies orbiting stars beyond our solar system, have revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos. These distant worlds offer insights into planetary formation, potential for extraterrestrial life, and the vastness of our universe.
Discover MoreTypes of Exoplanets
How We Find Exoplanets
Transit Method
Detecting the dimming of a star's light as a planet passes in front of it.
Radial Velocity
Measuring the wobble of a star caused by an orbiting planet's gravity.
Direct Imaging
Capturing actual images of exoplanets using advanced telescopes.
Exoplanet Statistics
5,000+
Confirmed Exoplanets
3,000+
Planetary Systems
100 billion+
Estimated Planets in Our Galaxy
Notable Exoplanets
Kepler-16b
A Saturn-sized planet orbiting two stars, like Tatooine from Star Wars.
TRAPPIST-1e
A potentially habitable Earth-sized planet in the TRAPPIST-1 system.
HD 189733 b
A "hot Jupiter" with winds up to 5,400 mph and potential glass rain.
Current Exoplanet Research
Atmospheric Analysis
Studying exoplanet atmospheres to detect potential biosignatures.
Advanced Detection Methods
Developing new technologies to find smaller, Earth-like planets.
Habitability Studies
Assessing the potential for life on exoplanets and exomoons.