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These are pretty weird. I doubt that a sci-fi author could have come up with them:
http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/extrasolar_planets.html
http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/extrasolar_planets.html
Top 10 Exoplanets: Unbelievable Discoveries
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In summary, exoplanets are planets that orbit stars other than our sun. Over 4,000 exoplanets have been confirmed as of 2021, with many more awaiting confirmation. These exoplanets have been discovered through various methods, such as the transit method, radial velocity method, direct imaging, and microlensing. The top 10 exoplanets on this list have been chosen for their unique characteristics, such as potentially being habitable, having extreme temperatures or atmospheres, or being similar to Earth. Studying exoplanets can provide insight into planetary formation and evolution, as well as the potential for life in other parts of the universe. It can also expand our knowledge of our own solar system and the conditions necessary
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Prett neat. Thanks for the link.
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Should have called number 6 Remus.
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There was one planet that was discovered fairly recently that orbitted very close to its star but it was huge like Jupiter & solid, but not very dense. It was like a giant pumice stone or something. That should have made this top 10 list. 
1. What is an exoplanet?
An exoplanet, or extrasolar planet, is a planet that orbits a star other than our sun.
2. How many exoplanets have been discovered?
As of 2021, over 4,000 exoplanets have been confirmed and thousands more are awaiting confirmation.
3. How were these exoplanets discovered?
Exoplanets can be discovered through various methods, such as the transit method, radial velocity method, direct imaging, and microlensing.
4. What makes these top 10 exoplanets so special or unbelievable?
The top 10 exoplanets on this list have been chosen based on their unique characteristics, such as being potentially habitable, having extreme temperatures or atmospheres, or being similar to Earth in size and composition.
5. What can we learn from studying exoplanets?
Studying exoplanets can give us a better understanding of how planets form and evolve, as well as the potential for life in other parts of the universe. It can also help us learn more about our own solar system and the conditions necessary for life to exist.
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