Importantly, the 6,000 figure is continuously updated as astronomers around the world confirm new planets, meaning no single planet is officially the 6,000th.

This quiz invites you to embark on a journey across the galaxy, exploring the science and wonder behind exoplanet discovery.

When scientists discovered the first planet orbiting another star in 1995, few outside astronomy circles noticed. That planet, 51 Pegasi b, opened the door to a field that now boasts more than 5,000 ...

When scientists discovered the first planet orbiting another star in 1995, few outside astronomy circles noticed. That planet, 51 Pegasi b, opened the door to a field that now boasts more than 5,000 ...

Astronomers have recently discovered a massive exoplanet, Kepler-139f, hidden within a known star system. This Neptune-sized planet, 36 times the mass of Earth, eluded detection until 2025 due to its ...

The time is running out for Max Kepler with the Philadelphia Phillies. Kepler has struggled to find his footing in a Phillies uniform, as the pressure may be beginning to mount for the veteran left ...

Edge of Fate marks the beginning of a new saga in Destiny 2, and it brought with it a batch of new content to play with. As players fight to unravel the msyteries of the planetoid Kepler, they'll also ...

Space tech company Kepler has signed a prime contract under the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) initiative. The contract, signed on July 4, 2025, includes $4 million in government grants and ...

Max Kepler Calls Out Phillies Over Left Field Platoon Despite Being Told He Was Their Starter originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Philadelphia Phillies didn't add a lot of outside help in the ...

The search for extraterrestrial life is mobilizing unprecedented technological resources. Next-generation telescopes, like NASA's Habitable Worlds Observatory, promise major breakthroughs. These ...

Kepler abilities in The Edge of Fate expansion offer unique mechanics like Matterspark and Relocator Cannon. Exploration on Kepler emphasizes verticality, hidden spaces, and puzzles, changing the ...