Extrasolar Planets - Related Items - MSN Encarta


	Related Items from Encarta

Extrasolar Planets

Planetary Science

Space Exploration

Star (astronomy)

detecting other solar systems

other solar systems

our solar system

various other solar systems

visual proof of existence

1999: Astronomy: Visual Proof of Extrasolar Planet Obtained

For the first time astronomers have detected visual proof of the existence of a planet outside our solar system, a team of scientists announced on November 16, 1999. The evidence, showing a planet passing in front of a star, is one of the biggest steps to date in the search for other solar systems.

*	Exclusively for MSN Encarta Premium Subscribers. Join Now

© 2008 Microsoft