Astronomers spot huge rainbow-like phenomenon on a hellish exoplanet
If confirmed, this would be the first rainbow-type phenomenon observed outside of our solar system.
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Astronomers spy oblong-shaped planet
WASP-103b bucks the trend when it comes to planet shape.
Swiss-European satellite CHEOPS finished its test phase and will start peering out in space
While the coronavirus crisis has meant considerable disruption for many space projects, CHEOPS has been largely unaffected.
The Exoplanet Hunter’s Toolkit: the science of searching for other worlds
The search of other worlds is a field of science on the cusp of a revolution. By unpacking the exoplanet ...
New European exoplanet-hunting telescope launches into space
The ESA’s CHEOPS telescope has finally launched kick-starting the next phase in exoplanet investigations.
CHEOPS launch postponed due to ‘Software Error’
The launch of the ESA’s CHEOPS satellite has been postponed as a result of a software error, reports the University ...
Exoplanet researcher awarded for groundbreaking work
As the Hans Sigrist Prize is claimed by Ignas Snellen for groundbreaking exoplanet research, the message is clear--the search for ...
Exoplanet telescope CHEOPS gears up for launch day
The ESA's CHEOPS satellite launches later this month with the mission to select exoplanets suitable for in-depth investigation.
Hunting for exoplanets: past and future
The last decade of space exploration has exceeded even our wildest expectations. And this is only the beginning.