Methane Found on Distant Exo-Planet

Another exo-planet found and yet another intriguing discovery! Astronomers reveal that an exo-planet detected back in 2005, located in a solar system in the Vulpecula constellation, 63 light-years away from Earth, has a methane-rich atmosphere. The planet dubbed HD 189733b is a gas giant rela... [ read more >> ]

Artistic impression of HD 189733b passing in front of its star

Image comment: Artistic impression of HD 189733b passing in front of its star
Image credits: NASA/ESA

Artistic impression of HD 189733b passing in front of its star