Exoplanet

Planet orbiting a star other than our Sun.

extrasolar planet

An exoplanet is a planet that orbits a star other than our Sun. These planets are located outside of our solar system and their existence confirms that planetary systems are common throughout the universe.

ˈɛks.oʊˌplæn.ɪt

Exoplanet is a combination of 'exo-' meaning outside and 'planet' referring to a celestial body orbiting a star.

An exoplanet is a planet that orbits a star other than our Sun, like Earth does around the Sun.

Some exoplanets are 'hot Jupiters,' gas giants orbiting very close to their stars
Some exoplanets orbit multiple stars, like Tatooine in Star Wars
Scientists use methods like transit photometry and radial velocity to detect exoplanets

What is an exoplanet? A planet orbiting a star other than our Sun
How many have been discovered? Over 5,000 as of 2023
Are they like Earth? They vary greatly in size, composition, and distance from their star

planet astronomical object

hot Jupiter super-Earth ice giant

solar system planetary system

astronomical object celestial body