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ExoPlanets 101
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4,306 Planets
Discovered and counting....
Terran Sized Planets:
16
Terran Sized Planets in Hab Zone:
6
Earthlike Planet Candidates:
5
Truly Earthlike Planets:
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What is an ExoPlanet?
An Exoplanet is a planet outside of our Solar System that orbits another star other than our Sun.
How are ExoPlanets found?
ExoPlanets are found through various methods including the "wobble" method and the "transit method."
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