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Which planet do most known extrasolar planets most resemble?

Jupiter NeptuneThe planet that most extrasolar planets resembles Jupiter.Jupiter(apex)Most of the confirmed Exoplanets are larger gaseous planets with large masses. These are easier to detect and confirm due to their size. They most resemble Jupiter, although many are thought to be much larger than our largest planet.


What planet resembles extrasolar planets most?

About 100 extrasolar planets are thought to have been discovered. All are giants and probably most resemble Jupiter


Which planets are the giant gas planets?

There are four planets in our Solar System that are gas giants: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. There are many others but are extrasolar, as in outside our Solar System.


Why are many of the newly detected extrasolar planets called hot Jupiters?

Many newly detected extrasolar planets are called hot Jupiters because they are large, gaseous planets with characteristics similar to Jupiter, but they orbit very close to their host star. This proximity to their star causes them to have high surface temperatures, hence the term "hot."


Which planet do most known extrasolar planet most resemble?

Of what we have found most are the size of Jupiter or larger. But we know many more extrasolar planets exist that we simply cannot detect. If we were to draw hypotheses on what planets are most abundant they would either be similar to dwarf planets. Or, if the reader does not view dwarf planets as true planets then planets the size of ones in the terrestrial zone like: Mercury, Venus, or Earth. Are probably the most abundant.

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Why are extrasolar planets more massive than earth?

Most of the known extrasolar planets are more massive than Earth because massive planets are easier to detect. We have detected planets smaller than Earth.


What two planets do extrasolar planets most resemble?

So far. Jupiter and Saturn


Which planet do most known extrasolar planets most resemble?

Jupiter NeptuneThe planet that most extrasolar planets resembles Jupiter.Jupiter(apex)Most of the confirmed Exoplanets are larger gaseous planets with large masses. These are easier to detect and confirm due to their size. They most resemble Jupiter, although many are thought to be much larger than our largest planet.


What planet resembles extrasolar planets most?

About 100 extrasolar planets are thought to have been discovered. All are giants and probably most resemble Jupiter


What planets have ringed systems?

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are known to have rings. Extrasolar planets may as well.


Which of the planets in the solar system has the greatest effect on the earth and why?

Jupiter because it is so massive.


Which of the eight planets is the most massive?

Jupiter.


Why do you think so many extrasolar planets found so far are more massive than earth?

Maybe it's because they have to be extra large to be discovered.


Where are ExtraSolar planets found?

Extrasolar planets are planets found orbiting stars other then our own.


Which planets are the giant gas planets?

There are four planets in our Solar System that are gas giants: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. There are many others but are extrasolar, as in outside our Solar System.


What are the planets from the most massive?

The most massive planets in our solar system are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Jupiter is the most massive planet by far, containing more than twice the mass of all the other planets combined.


Why are many of the newly detected extrasolar planets called hot Jupiters?

Many newly detected extrasolar planets are called hot Jupiters because they are large, gaseous planets with characteristics similar to Jupiter, but they orbit very close to their host star. This proximity to their star causes them to have high surface temperatures, hence the term "hot."