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Exoplanets & the Search for Life

Medium · 20 questions

Exoplanets & the Search for Life

Worlds Without End

Just a few decades ago, we knew of only the planets orbiting our own Sun. Today, astronomers have confirmed thousands of planets circling other stars—some scorching, some frozen, and a precious few that might just be habitable.

What you'll learn

  • How scientists detect planets they can't directly see
  • The different types of exoplanets, from hot Jupiters to super-Earths
  • What makes a world potentially habitable and how we search for life

Why it's fun

Every exoplanet is a new world with its own story. This quiz turns you into a planet hunter, exploring the cutting edge of one of science's greatest adventures.

What to expect

What to expect

Twenty questions ranging from easy warm-ups to brain-stretching challenges. You'll cover detection methods, famous discoveries, and the science of habitability—with a friendly explanation after every answer.

A few you'll face

  • What was the first planet found around a Sun-like star?
  • Which space telescope discovered thousands of exoplanets?
  • What is the "habitable zone" around a star?

Take your time, trust your instincts, and enjoy the voyage to other worlds!