algorithm help find 366
Algorithm helps find 366 new and undiscovered planets
An algorithm has helped astronomers find some 366 possible new exoplanets. The new collection of distant worlds include a variety of different planetary systems, including one that includes a star and two gas giant planets that are located strangely close to each other. Astronomers have rapidly increased the number of exoplanets being detected, but are still at less than 5,000 in total. The discovery of more than 300 thus adds a significant number of new worlds to the catalogue of exoplanets. Scientists hope the size of the new collection could help better classify exoplanets generally.