exoplanet
noun
exo·plan·et
ˈek-sō-ˌpla-nət 
ˌek-sō-ˈpla-
: a planet orbiting a star that is not our sun
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While the mission was designed with dark energy, dark matter, and exoplanets in mind, Roman’s unprecedented observational capability will offer practically limitless opportunities for astronomers to explore all kinds of cosmic topics.
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
This exoplanet has a strange weather system with high winds and cloud coverage only on one side of the planet.
—Regina G. Barber, NPR, 29 May 2026
This technique could help astronomers hoping to catch glimpses of exoplanets or get a more precise understanding of the motions and sizes of distant stars.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
His research mainly focused on dark matter, galactic structure, stellar populations and exoplanets.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 26 May 2026
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
This exoplanet has a strange weather system with high winds and cloud coverage only on one side of the planet.
—Regina G. Barber, NPR, 29 May 2026
This technique could help astronomers hoping to catch glimpses of exoplanets or get a more precise understanding of the motions and sizes of distant stars.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
His research mainly focused on dark matter, galactic structure, stellar populations and exoplanets.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 26 May 2026
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“Exoplanet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exoplanet. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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