Gas Giants
Similar to Jupiter and Saturn, these planets are mostly made of hydrogen and helium.
What Are Exoplanets?
Exoplanets are planets that orbit stars outside our solar system. They come in a wide variety of sizes, compositions, and environments.
Types of Exoplanets
Super-Earths
Larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune, these rocky worlds could potentially support life.
Hot Jupiters
Massive gas giants that orbit very close to their stars, making them extremely hot.
How Do We Discover Exoplanets?
Scientists use various techniques to detect exoplanets, including the transit method, radial velocity method, and direct imaging.
Exoplanet Exploration
With missions like the Kepler Space Telescope and the James Webb Space Telescope, we continue to learn more about these distant worlds.