Astronomers discover over 100 new exoplanets
They confirmed that 104 of them are really exoplanets. Seven of the confirmed exoplanets have ultra-short orbital periods less than 24 hours.
Dec 05, 2018, 11:31 AM ISTScientists confirm existence of 100 new planets beyond our solar system
After analyzing hundreds of signals of potential exoplanets, scientists determined which signals were created by exoplanets and which were caused by other sources.
Feb 16, 2018, 14:53 PM ISTExoplanets discovery: NASA's Kepler provides more information about TRAPPIST-1
Scientists believe the release of the raw, uncalibrated data collected will aid astronomers in preparing proposals due this month to use telescopes on Earth next winter to further investigate TRAPPIST-1.
Mar 09, 2017, 11:30 AM ISTEPIC 220504338b: Dense 'hot Jupiter' exoplanet orbiting a sun-like star discovered
The newly discovered planet, designated EPIC 220504338b, was discovered using photometry from Campaign 8 of the Kepler-2 (K2) mission and high-resolution spectroscopic follow up obtained with the FEROS spectrograph.
Nov 30, 2016, 19:51 PM ISTMore than 100 exoplanets confirmed during NASA's Kepler K2 mission!
A planetary system comprising four promising planets that could be rocky have also been confirmed.
Jul 19, 2016, 09:10 AM ISTWatch: NASA's Kepler captures 'shockwave' of an exploding star for first time!
The brilliant flash of an exploding star’s shockwave or “shock breakout” has been captured for the first time in visible light by the Kepler space telescope.
Mar 22, 2016, 09:22 AM IST