Finding new worlds

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artiteacher Track oddball orbits to discover how scientists find planets around other stars.

artiteacher The dark world of glass rain

artiteacher Rogue planets wander through the dark of interstellar space without orbiting any parent star.

artiteacher Circumbinary planets orbit two stars at once, making science fiction sunsets a reality.

Fun Fact

Diamond planet: The super-Earth 55 Cancri e is so rich in carbon that a massive portion of its interior is likely pure diamond.

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Which bizarre exoplanet would you visit if you were invincible?

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Which exoplanet was the first confirmed world discovered orbiting two stars simultaneously?

artiteacher Worlds made of solid diamond

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What gives the extreme exoplanet HD 189733b its beautiful, deep blue color?

artiteacher The lonely drifters of space

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What is a 'Super-Earth' in exoplanet terminology?

artiteacher Planets with two suns

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How do rogue planets most likely end up wandering alone in space?

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Why do scientists believe the super-Earth 55 Cancri e contains massive amounts of diamond?

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What is the name for planets that drift freely through interstellar space without orbiting any star?

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Which extreme exoplanet is famous for having winds of 5,400 mph and sideways rain made of liquid glass?

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What is unique about the orbit of the planet Kepler-16b?