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 ...

Max Kepler started in left field for the Philadelphia Phillies and went 2-for-4 with a home run and a double. The strong performance at the plate came a short time after manager Rob Thomson had to ...

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 ...

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 signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies in the offseason. Kepler believed that he was set to be the team’s everyday left fielder once he signed. However, he’s ...

The Philadelphia Phillies didn’t add a lot of outside help in the offseason. The lone offensive addition, Max Kepler, hasn’t found his footing. But Kepler believes there’s a good reason for his ...