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When was the first planet discovered orbiting a pulsar?
Quick Answer
The first pulsar planets were discovered in 1992.
The Full Story
In 1992, astronomers Aleksander Wolszczan and Dale Frail announced planets orbiting the pulsar PSR B1257+12. These were the first confirmed planets found outside the Solar System, even though they orbited a dead star rather than a Sun-like one. The discovery was surprising because it showed planetary systems could exist in extreme environments. It also helped establish pulsar timing as a powerful method for detecting very small planets.
Key Facts
1.Discovered in 1992
2.Found by Wolszczan and Frail
3.Orbiting PSR B1257+12
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