Exoplanets: How Scientists Find New Worlds Beyond Our Solar System
Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered if we’re alone in the universe? For centuries, humans have dreamed about other worlds. Thanks to modern science, we now know that our solar system isn’t unique—there are thousands of exoplanets orbiting stars far away. Some may even resemble Earth. But how do scientists discover these hidden worlds when they are trillions of kilometers away? Let’s explore in simple terms.
