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The planet that most extrasolar planets resembles Jupiter.
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Most of the confirmed Exoplanets are larger gaseous planets with large masses. These are easier to detect and confirm due to their size. They most resemble Jupiter, although many are thought to be much larger than our largest planet.
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What planet do most known extra-solar planets most resemble?
neptune
Why are extrasolar planets more massive than earth?
Most of the known extrasolar planets are more massive than Earth because massive planets are easier to detect. We have detected planets smaller than Earth.
What methods do astronomers use to discover extrasolar planets?
Astronomers use various methods to discover extrasolar planets, also known as exoplanets. These methods include the transit method (detecting a planet as it passes in front of its star), the radial velocity method (detecting a wobble in a star's motion caused by an orbiting planet), direct imaging (taking pictures of exoplanets), and gravitational microlensing (observing the bending of light from a distant star due to a foreground planet).
How many extrasolar planets are there in this this universe?
As of now, there are over 4,000 confirmed extrasolar planets, also known as exoplanets, in our universe. This number is constantly growing as new planets are discovered through various astronomical techniques.
How many planets rotate the sun?
There are eight known planets. Pluto was once considered a planet, but it is no longer officially considered a planet.There are eight known planets. Pluto was once considered a planet, but it is no longer officially considered a planet.There are eight known planets. Pluto was once considered a planet, but it is no longer officially considered a planet.There are eight known planets. Pluto was once considered a planet, but it is no longer officially considered a planet.
