Distant planet revealed by microlensing
15 April 2004
Astronomers say it is a victory for the controversial technique, which can detect invisible planets circling distant, invisible stars
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Found 317 results for dwarf planet
Ancient planet discovery challenges planet-formation ideas
11 July 2003
The planet, which is nearly three times older than any previously known, could also mean planets are much more common than thought
Signs of water found on distant planets
19 September 2002
If confirmed, the "astonishing" discovery will fuel speculation that the Galaxy is teeming with life
Planet formation caught in the act
19 June 2002
Astronomers have spotted planets forming around a young star – further work could improve understanding of Earth's creation
Direct view of extrasolar planet imminent
7 March 2002
By targeting white dwarfs, British astronomers hope to see a planet around a nearby star in the next six months
First image of extrasolar "planet" captured
8 January 2002
Planet-hunting astronomers get their first direct view of a body orbiting a star outside our solar system – but it's a whopper
Chill-out zone
8 June 2001
Planets could be very common around brown dwarfs, but they would be extremely inhospitable
