Extrasolar Planets

God’s Creative Diversity in Extrasolar Planets

Astronomers have devised some ingenious indirect methods to detect distant planets, known as “extrasolar planets,” or “exoplanets.” Even if the planet cannot be seen directly, we can see its effect on the star. Using this technique (and a few other methods) astronomers have now discovered over 500 extrasolar planets (and counting)!

Kepler Telescope Seeks Out Habitable Planets

NASA launched the Kepler telescope in 2009 to “find terrestrial planets . . . especially those in the habitable zone of their stars where liquid water and possibly life might exist.” But these discoveries do not demonstrate that whatever could randomly happen did happen—cosmologically or biologically.

Are There Extraterrestrials?

The Bible clearly makes man the center of His attention, so we can be sure that no extraterrestrial creatures are made in the image of God, as we are. They would not be the objects of God’s gracious salvation through the death of His uniquely begotten Son, Jesus Christ.

Articles About Extrasolar Planets

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5,000 Known Exoplanets and Counting

March 25, 2022
There are 5,000 known extrasolar planets, and they are a problem for evolution because they defy naturalistic origins.
Goldilocks Is Dead: Exoplanets Are Inhospitable to Life

March 4, 2022
Researchers looked at the most recent number of extrasolar planets in the habitable zone and applied an additional set of conditions needed for “life to form.”
M51-ULS-1b: The First Extragalactic Exoplanet

Nov. 2, 2021
How the first exoplanet outside our galaxy was discovered using a new technique to investigate deep space objects and what that means for life beyond the Milky Way
Discovery of 7 Earth-Sized Planets Orbiting Star TRAPPIST-1

Feb. 25, 2017
Three of the planets found orbiting TRAPPIST-1 were within its habitable zone, the area around a star where liquid water might exist on a planet’s surface.
Proxima Centauri b: An Earth-Like Planet?

Sept. 13, 2016
From time to time there are reports of the discovery of a possible earth-like planet. This is the situation of Proxima Centauri b, announced on August 24, 2016.
KIC 8462852: One Strange Little Star

March 7, 2016
The purpose of the Kepler mission and other searches for extrasolar planets is to find evidence that life is common in the universe.
Extrasolar “Super-Earth” Atmosphere Contradicts Evolutionary Assumptions

Feb. 23, 2016
A news story in February 2016 reported the first detection of an atmosphere around a super-earth extrasolar planet, 55 Cancri e.
Is Near-Earth-Size Kepler-452b Suitable for Life?

Sept. 10, 2015
We here at Answers in Genesis believe that life is unique to Earth, so is the discovery of Kepler-452b a problem for us?
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Not So Sure After All

Jan. 1, 2015 from Answers Magazine
Everyone has a bias, and everyone makes mistakes.
Gliese 581d (2007–2014): RIP

Oct. 13, 2014
It’s almost comical that a scientist would express “almost no doubt” about life on a non-existent planet.
In-Depth Article
Quest for Goldilocks Planet Scores a Hit with Kepler-186f

May 3, 2014 from Answers in Depth
Kepler Space Telescope pinpoints a potentially habitable earth-sized exoplanet.
Magazine Article
Just Right for Life

Jan. 1, 2014 from Answers Magazine
We’re just one out of millions of planets where life is likely to exist. You’ll hear this claim more and more. Don’t believe it.
Magazine Article
There’s No Place Like Home

Jan. 1, 2014 from Answers Magazine
New technologies show how special our home really is.
Define Habitable

June 2, 2012 from News to Know
Define habitable. It’s harder than it sounds!
Magazine Article
The Earths Keep Coming

April 1, 2012 from Answers Magazine
Each new discovery showcases not the possibility of life, but the far-flung wisdom and power of our Creator.
Tatooine On Repeat

Jan. 21, 2012 from News to Know
Kepler: boldly seeking where life could have evolved
Kepler’s Mission: To Boldly Seek Out Where Life Could Have Evolved

Jan. 20, 2012
Kepler dominates the headlines, and the reason may involve more than just the excitement superlatives generate.
NASA Discovers Planet Within a Habitable Zone

Dec. 17, 2011 from News to Know
Looking for life in all the right places
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Five More Earths?

April 1, 2011 from Answers Magazine
The Bible affirms in Genesis 1 that earth is the special place that God chose to fill with living things.
In-Depth Article
Retrograde Exoplanets Challenge Theories

Feb. 23, 2011 from Answers in Depth
The following examines some of the new observational methods applied today in studying extrasolar planets and relates recent discoveries to a young age creation viewpoint.
Ain't Nobody Home

Jan. 29, 2011 from News to Know
Scientists Reveal Earth-Sized Exoplanet

Jan. 15, 2011 from News to Know
Scientists presenting at the winter meeting of the American Astronomical Society have revealed the smallest exoplanet discovered so far.
Magazine Article
Exoplanets—Unpredictable Patterns

Jan. 1, 2011 from Answers Magazine
If other stars had planets, what would they look like?
Magazine Department Article
100% Questionable

Dec. 22, 2010 from Answers Magazine
The recent discovery of a unique (so far) planet outside our solar system has caused a lot of excitement and speculation.