Synopsis

The ancients envisioned a universe teeming with unseen worlds, and debated endlessly about their nature and potential for life. For a long time, many scientists held the view that these extra-solar planets were beyond our reach—too distant, too small, and too faint to detect. Yet, recent technological advancements have unveiled thousands of these distant planets, ushering in a period of unprecedented excitement in astronomy. Some now believe we stand on the precipice of resolving an age-old ques