Exploration of Distant Planets

The dream of every astronomer is to discover a new planet. In the past, this happened rarely: one or two per century. But recently, planets are being discovered often: an average of three large ones per week, and smaller ones by the hundreds each night! The book describes how the search for large and small planets is conducted in the Solar System and beyond, what technology is used, what helps and hinders astronomers in this work. It explains how planets are named and what discoveries await us in the future. The appendix provides accurate data on planets, constellations, and the largest telescopes. The book is intended for high school students, teachers, and university students, as well as all astronomy enthusiasts.