Their diversity challenges our perceptions from "summary" of Exoplanets and Alien Solar Systems by Tahir Yaqoob
The vast array of exoplanets that have been discovered in recent years has truly challenged our perceptions of what is possible in the universe. These alien worlds come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from massive gas giants to rocky terrestrial planets. Some orbit their parent stars at a distance that would seem inhospitable to life as we know it, while others reside in the habitable zone where conditions may be just right for liquid water to exist. The sheer diversity of exoplanets forces us to reevaluate our preconceived notions about planetary formation and evolution. For example, the discovery of "hot Jupiters" – gas giants that orbit very close to their stars – was completely unexpected based on our...
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