Tag: IPAC
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NASA Exoplanets: 6,000 Confirmed Worlds Beyond the Sun
Nasa Exoplanet Milestone: 6,000 Confirmed Worlds NASA’s exoplanet catalog has crossed a key threshold: 6,000 confirmed planets orbiting stars beyond our Sun. The official count, maintained by the NASA Exoplanet Archive at IPAC/Caltech through the NExScI center, reflects decades of discovery efforts, from space-based observatories to ground-based surveys. Importantly, more than 8,000 additional candidates await…
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NASA Exoplanets Milestone: 6,000 Worlds and Counting
Overview: Exoplanets Reach 6,000 Confirmed Worlds NASA’s exoplanet archive has crossed a major milestone: 6,000 confirmed planets orbiting stars beyond our Sun. This expanding catalog, maintained by the NASA Exoplanet Archive (NExScI) at Caltech’s IPAC in Pasadena, California, reflects decades of global effort. It sits alongside more than 8,000 promising candidates awaiting verification, illustrating a…