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Its due to the way they transit around there sun.
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How are exoplanets currently being detected?
The Hubble and Keppler space telescopes are detecting exoplanets
What exoplanets are in our solar system?
There are no exoplanets in our solar system. By definition, an exoplanet is a planet that is not in our solar system.
How many exoplanets do we know of?
Now we know of 861 exoplanets, with several thousand awaiting confirmation
Does Sirius have exoplanets?
Not that we know of.
What are the majority of exoplanets made of?
Of the exoplanets found, the vast majority are gaseous bodies.However, that does not mean the majority are. That is just the majority we have found so far.
How many exoplanets were recently discovered?
about 403.
The system with the most exoplanets is found around which star?
55 Cancri
Did they ever found a nother planet?
Yes, efforts to find other planets both in and out of the solar system are ongoing. Almost two thousand have been identified outside the solar system (exoplanets), including the first strong candidates for possible planets in another galaxy. The Kepler mission space telescope continues to gather data to identify exoplanets.
Will you live on exoplanets?
Not in the lifetime of anyone alive today. With current technology, any spacecraft we launch would take hundreds of thousands of years to reach the nearest exoplanets, most of which cannot support human life.
What are the planets that are not going around your sun but staying in your galaxy?
They are called "exoplanets", if that's what you mean.
What planets are large fast moving and made mostly of gases?
The "exoplanets" known as "Hot Jupiters".
What are the 437 planets discovered?
See related link for a full list of the all "known" exoplanets
What are the names of the planet that are not in your solar system?
Planets that are not in the solar system are called extrasolar planets, or exoplanets.
What is a exoplants?
Exoplanets refers to planets to that have been found orbiting stars other than the sun.
How many planets exists?
There are 8 planets within our solar system. They are:MercuryVenusEarthMarsJupiterSaturnUranusNeptuneOutside of our Solar System, there are possibly billions, although as of Aug 2010, only 490 exoplanets have been found - but this number is increasing almost daily.See related link for a current list of exoplanets.
Can you see planets outside of your solar system?
Yes, with sensitive instrumentation, almost two thousand planets outside the solar system (exoplanets) have been discovered - and even the first ones in another galaxy. (Note, the human eye cannot see exoplanets unassisted).
What are some exso planets?
Exoplanets are planets that are outside of the solar system. These are also referred to as extrasolar planets. Some exoplanets include Alpha Centuri B and Alpha Centuri Bb. It also includes Pluto which is no longer considered to be a planet within the solar system.
