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When was the first exoplanet discovered orbiting a pulsar?
Quick Answer
In 1992, astronomers found the first known exoplanets around the pulsar PSR B1257+12.
The Full Story
The first confirmed exoplanets were discovered in 1992 around the pulsar PSR B1257+12 by Aleksander Wolszczan and Dale Frail. These worlds were unlike anything expected: planets orbiting the rapidly spinning remnant of a dead star. The discovery was made using precise measurements of the pulsar’s timing variations. It showed that planetary systems can form or survive in extreme environments.
Key Facts
1.Discovered in 1992
2.Host star: pulsar PSR B1257+12
3.Detected by timing variations
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