An introduction to exoplanets
2 The Pale Red Dot search: a planet around our closest neighbour?
As well as being the first choice destination for a visit, closer systems are much easier to study from a distance using telescopes. So this led to speculation: does our nearest star have planets?
In the following sections you will explore some of the stars nearest to us, learning about exoplanet discoveries and their potential for harbouring life.
OpenLearn - An introduction to exoplanets
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