The Synthesis of "exoplanet detection"

Discover the transit method, the leading technique for finding distant planets (exoplanets) by observing a star's dimming light as a planet passes by.

Discover the radial velocity method, a key technique using the Doppler effect to find distant exoplanets by observing tiny stellar 'wobbles'.

Discover exoplanets—planets orbiting stars beyond our sun. Learn why these distant worlds are a hot topic in space exploration and the search for life.

Discover super-earths, exoplanets larger than our world but smaller than Neptune. Learn why these planets are key in the search for alien life.

Discover NASA's Kepler Space Telescope, the revolutionary planet-hunter that transformed our understanding of exoplanets and distant solar systems.

Explore planetary science, the study of planets, moons, and solar systems. Learn why new missions and exoplanet discoveries make this field so vital.

What defines a planet? Explore the official definition, why Pluto was reclassified, and the exciting search for new worlds beyond our solar system.

Discover photometry, the science of measuring light from celestial objects. Learn how astronomers use it to understand stars, planets, and galaxies.

What is extraterrestrial life? Explore the scientific search for aliens, why it's trending, and its potential impact on humanity's future.

Discover spectroscopy, the science of analyzing light to reveal the chemical makeup of stars, planets, and galaxies. Learn why it's key to JWST's discoveries.