Advances in Physics, Mathematics and Applied Science

Exoplanetology

Exoplanetology also known as exoplanetary science is a combination of astronomical science and study of exoplanets (extrasolar planets). An exoplanets is a planet outside of our solar system that orbits a star. Besides exoplanets, there are also rogue planets, which do not orbit any star and which tend to be considered separately. It works an interdisciplinary method which includes astrobiology, astrophysics, astronomy, astrochemistry, astrogeology, geochemistry, and planetary science.