Exoplanets Can Have Extremely Tilted Orbits

Astronomers at the University of Exeter, in the United Kingdo0m, have recently discovered more evidence that massive exoplanets beyond our solar system can have orbits that are tilted in extreme manners. Some of these orbits can be so tilted, that the planets on them appear to be orbiting bac... [ read more >> ]

Artist's rendering of the COROT satellite in Earth's orbit

Image comment: Artist's rendering of the COROT satellite in Earth's orbit
Image credits: CNES / ESA

Artist's rendering of the COROT satellite in Earth's orbit