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Michelle Kunimoto, an astronomy student, has discovered 17 new planets, including an Earth-like one that could host life, using data from NASA.

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Student Discovers 17 Planets, One of Which Could Host Life

Using a highly sensitive algorithm, German astronomers have discovered 18 new exoplanets, including one that "could offer conditions friendly to life."

Water World

Astronomers think liquid water could flow on its surface.

Newly Found Exoplanet "Could Offer Conditions Friendly to Life"

TESS will focus on nearby planets worthy of further study.

SpaceX Just Launched NASA's Exoplanet-Hunting Telescope (Gee I Wonder What They'll Find)

Download Google's open-source software, and let the discoveries begin.

Now Anyone Can Hunt For Exoplanets

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Three months’ worth of snapshots are now available for your viewing pleasure.

NASA Has Released New Images of Trappist-1's Earth-Sized Planets

We're talking extreme temps, diamond worlds, hot ices and pink planets.  

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This year is going to be simply remarkable. 

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The odds of seeing such an incredibly rare event are astronomically low.

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