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If they're undiscovered, how are we supposed to know?

The likelihood that there is an undiscovered planet ... as opposed to an undiscovered minor planet ... in the Solar System is approximately nil.

Astronomers estimate that there are as many as 100 billion to 400 billion planets orbiting other stars in our galaxy.

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How many new exoplanets were found by European Astronomers?

European astronomers have discovered thousands of new exoplanets. The European Space Agency's Cheops mission, for example, has discovered over 50 confirmed exoplanets so far. Other European efforts, like the European Southern Observatory's HARPS instrument, have also contributed significantly to the discovery of exoplanets.


Has a second planet just like earth being found in the universe?

As of now, no planet exactly like Earth has been found in the universe. However, scientists believe there may be other Earth-like planets out there, and many exoplanets have been discovered that share similarities with Earth in terms of size, temperature, and potential for liquid water.


What planet orbits a star other then the sun?

There are many planets that orbit stars other than the Sun. These are known as exoplanets and have been discovered in many different star systems throughout the galaxy. Some stars have multiple planets orbiting them, similar to our own solar system.


Is there a similar planet from the earth in the Universe?

There are planets outside our solar system known as exoplanets that might have Earth-like conditions, but none have been found that are identical to Earth. The search for Earth-like exoplanets continues using telescopes and technologies to explore the vast universe.


What are the planets out of your solar system?

Planets outside our solar system are called exoplanets. Thousands of exoplanets have been discovered orbiting other stars in the Milky Way galaxy. They come in a variety of sizes and compositions, and many are quite different from the planets in our own solar system.

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How many new exoplanets were found by European Astronomers?

European astronomers have discovered thousands of new exoplanets. The European Space Agency's Cheops mission, for example, has discovered over 50 confirmed exoplanets so far. Other European efforts, like the European Southern Observatory's HARPS instrument, have also contributed significantly to the discovery of exoplanets.


Which are the solar systems discovered in the 21st century?

There are many exoplanets that have been discovered during the last 12 years. See the sources and related links below for Wikipedia's article on exoplanetary systems. Most were found this millennium.


How many exoplanets were recently discovered?

about 403.


Has a second planet just like earth being found in the universe?

As of now, no planet exactly like Earth has been found in the universe. However, scientists believe there may be other Earth-like planets out there, and many exoplanets have been discovered that share similarities with Earth in terms of size, temperature, and potential for liquid water.


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.


Is Earth the only planet?

Earth is one of many planets. There are 8 planets in our own solar system and over 400 exoplanets found so far.


What planet orbits a star other then the sun?

There are many planets that orbit stars other than the Sun. These are known as exoplanets and have been discovered in many different star systems throughout the galaxy. Some stars have multiple planets orbiting them, similar to our own solar system.


Did Michael Jackson use Demerol?

many drugs were found in his system, nothng has been proven as of today as to how they got there.


Is there a similar planet from the earth in the Universe?

There are planets outside our solar system known as exoplanets that might have Earth-like conditions, but none have been found that are identical to Earth. The search for Earth-like exoplanets continues using telescopes and technologies to explore the vast universe.


What are the planets out of your solar system?

Planets outside our solar system are called exoplanets. Thousands of exoplanets have been discovered orbiting other stars in the Milky Way galaxy. They come in a variety of sizes and compositions, and many are quite different from the planets in our own solar system.


About how many species of angiosperms can be found today?

There are estimated to be around 300,000 species of angiosperms (flowering plants) in the world today. They make up the majority of all plant species on Earth.


How many exoplanets do we know of?

Now we know of 861 exoplanets, with several thousand awaiting confirmation