Exoplanet Coverage

The exoplanet story that was released this week has gotten some good press. Here are some of the places carrying it:

Astronomy Magazine: Small, Ground-Based Telescope Images Three Exoplanets

The Economist: Extrasolar planets: A trick of the light

Physics World: Astronomers develop new planet-hunting tool

Space.com: New Method Could Photograph Earth-Like Planets

Scientific American: Technological Advances Bring Exoplanets into Clearer View

MSNBC: New method could image Earth-like planets

Universe Today: Could an amateur astronomer snap a picture of an exoplanet? (Hint: no).


For more on the exoplanets orbiting star HR 8799 check out this entry over at Wikipedia or this cool exoplanet ap for your iPhone or iPad.