How many exoplanets have been confirmed?
Science hard Data from 2024
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The answer
5,700 exoplanets
Roughly 5.7K.
Astronomers have confirmed over 5,700 planets orbiting other stars. The first was found in 1992. Current estimates suggest there are more planets than stars in our galaxy, which would make planets the rule rather than the exception.
Where this number comes from
| Source | NASA Exoplanet Archive |
|---|---|
| Figure refers to | 2024 |
| Last checked | |
| Unit | exoplanets |
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