Historical Events tagged with "exoplanet"
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Discovery of Proxima Centauri b Announced
Proxima Centauri b, the closest exoplanet to Earth, was discovered by astronomers at the European Southern Observatory. This planet orbits within the habitable zone of its star, Proxima Centauri, which is the closest star to our own solar system, located just over four light-years away. The announcement was made public during a press conference held in Germany, highlighting the significance of finding potentially habitable worlds beyond our solar system.
Continue ReadingFirst Detection of Extrasolar Planet Atmosphere
Using the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers detected hydrogen in the atmosphere of the extrasolar planet Osiris, marking a significant milestone in the study of distant worlds. This groundbreaking discovery indicated that Osiris has an atmosphere, providing important insights into its composition. The finding not only exemplified the capabilities of Hubble but also signaled a new era of astrophysics, paving the way for future research into exoplanets and their atmospheres.
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