Exoplanets

Overview

An exoplanet is a planet that orbits a star other than the Sun. They are detected through methods such as transits and radial velocity, and their study is a fast-moving field of modern astronomy.

This is a foundation page. We are expanding it with structured, sourced content. Planned material includes:

• Detection methods
• Hot Jupiters
• Super-Earths
• Habitable-zone planets

Frequently asked

What is Exoplanets?

An exoplanet is a planet that orbits a star other than the Sun. They are detected through methods such as transits and radial velocity, and their study is a fast-moving field of modern astronomy.

Is Exoplanets astronomy or astrology?

Exoplanets is part of astronomy — the evidence-based, scientific study of the universe. On Asteria Star, astronomy is kept clearly separate from astrology.