CuriousWorlds

 The search for exoplanets, planets that orbit stars outside our solar system, has revolutionized our understanding of the universe. With thousands of exoplanets discovered and more being found every year, the possibility of finding Earth-like worlds and potentially habitable planets has never been more exciting. At CuriousWorlds , we dive into the latest exoplanet discoveries and what they mean for our quest to find life beyond Earth. What are Exoplanets? Exoplanets are planets that orbit stars outside our solar system. These distant worlds come in a variety of sizes, compositions, and orbits, ranging from gas giants larger than Jupiter to rocky planets similar to Earth. How Are Exoplanets Discovered? Transit Method: When an exoplanet passes in front of its host star, it causes a temporary dimming of the star's light. By observing these transits, astronomers can infer the planet's size, orbit, and sometimes its atmospheric composition. Radial Velocity Method: As a planet orb...