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Thousands of worlds orbit other stars
Astronomers have confirmed more than five thousand exoplanets, from hot giants to small rocky worlds.
Space
Some giant planets orbit in days
Hot Jupiters circle extremely close to their stars, with years that can last only a few Earth days.
Space
A habitable zone does not guarantee life
Orbiting where liquid water could exist is only one of many conditions a planet needs to support life.