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exoplanet

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exoplanet [ˈɛksəʊˌplænɪt]
n
(Astronomy) a planet that orbits a star in a solar system other than that of Earth
exoplanet  (ks-plnt)
See extrasolar planet.
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Such a precision is crucial for the discovery of exoplanets and the radial velocity method, which detects small changes in the radial velocity of a star as it wobbles slightly under the gentle gravitational pull from an (unseen) exoplanet, has been most prolific method in the search for exoplanets.
Scientists report discovery of 32 new exoplanets by Asian News International
Scientists made the finds using the High Accuracy Radial Velocity Planet Searcher, or HARPS, the most successful low-mass exoplanet hunter in the world.
Star gazers spot 32 new exoplanets by AFP / AFP Global Edition
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] There may be no place like home, but a recently discovered exoplanet has some awfully familiar traits.
Rock solid planet by Cowen, Ron / Science News
 
 
 
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