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Do any of the stars you can see have planets around them?
Yes. To date scientists have discovered well over a thousand planets orbiting other stars. It is believe that a large portion of the stars in the night sky have planets.
how many planets have been discovered around stars other than sun?
42.068
Are there any planets out of our solar system that orbit around stars?
Yes. As of August 2015 scientists have discovered nearly 2,000 planets orbiting other stars.
What was surprising about the extrasolar planets that were discovered?
The surprising thing to me is how MANY extra-solar planets have been discovered. Considering the limitations of the Kepler Space Telescope's design, this indicates that there may be planets around a majority of the stars.
Are the stars in the sky different planets and moons we have not discovered yet?
No. We know what the stars are. They are not planets. They are distant suns, many of which do have undiscovered planets.
How many planets have we discovered with the telescope?
Two in our own solar system, and nearly 1,000 in orbit around other stars.
Is stars planets?
No. Stars are like suns, around which planets may orbit.
Can planets and stars orbit around the sun?
Planets orbit the sun. Stars do not.
Do many stars have planets around them?
Yes, recent research has found that a large percentage of stars have planetary systems. It is now believed that planets are a common feature in our galaxy, with some stars possibly hosting multiple planets. The discovery of thousands of exoplanets in the last few decades has increased our understanding of the prevalence of planets in the universe.
Do planets and moons have stars?
On the contrary! A star has planets, which circulate it. And planets have moons. Stars do not circle planets.
Are there 20 planets in the universe?
As of now (late 2013), over 700 planets have been found to exist in orbit around other stars, and more are constantly being discovered.
How large are stars compared with planets?
Almost all stars are significantly larger than almost all planets.
