A planet hunter refers to specialized telescopes and scientific missions designed to detect exoplanets orbiting distant stars. These instruments, like NASA's TESS, analyze dips in starlight or gravitational wobbles to find worlds beyond our solar system. Astronomers and researchers benefit directly, using data to study planetary formation and potential habitability, while the public gains cosmic insights.
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