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Which planet do most known extrasolar planets most resemble

Jupiter Neptune

The 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.

Why do astronomers find it difficult to locate extrasolar planets with telescopes

Planets are considerably smaller than their parent stars, also they emit no light and are very close to the star. With all this combined, separating between the two with a telescope is very difficult.

Which best explains why the sun maintains its size and shape

Pressure caused by high temperatures are balanced by gravity

What were the heavier elements in the universe formed by

They were formed in supernovae.

What is true about the satellite titan

That it is Saturn's biggest moon and it has an atmosphere.

Why do astronomers find it difficult to locate extrasolar planets with telescopes-

Light from the stars they orbit makes it difficult to see them.

Select the star life cycle that is accurate.

star of one stellar mass, red giant, planetary nebula, white dwarf

Do All of the following are reasons why astronomers have difficulty looking at distant stars except

They don't understand how redshift affects stars.

What two things balance to maintain the shape of a star

Pressure and gravity

Which best describes the big bang theory

Matter was compressed into a single point and then exploded outward to form the universe - APEX

Why do astronomers find it difficult to locate extrasolar planets with telescope

light from the they orbit makes it difficult to locate extrasolar planets with telescope

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