CoRoT-7b is an exoplanet orbiting the star CoRoT-7 in the constellation of Monoceros, 520 light-years from the Earth. It was first detected photometrically by the French-led CoRoT mission and reported
Artist conception of CoRoT-7b transiting yellow dwarf CoRoT-7
Artist's impression of CoRoT-7b. Credit: ESO/L. Calçada.
Kepler-10b is the first confirmed terrestrial planet to have been discovered outside the Solar System by the Kepler Space Telescope. Discovered after several months of data collection during the cours
The light curve for Kepler-10b, demonstrating the dimming effect as it transits its star
Diagram showing composition of Kepler-10b in comparison with other planets and exoplanets
Artist's rendering ULAS J1120+0641