Scientists Find 27 New Planets Around Two Stars

May 4, 2026, 13:32
AustraliaScience

Introduction

Scientists used a NASA satellite to find 27 possible planets. These planets move around two stars instead of one.

Main Body

Most planets move around one star. It is hard to find planets that move around two stars. Scientists used a new way to look for them. They looked at how the stars move and change time. They looked at 1,590 star systems. They found 27 possible planets. Some planets are small like Neptune. Other planets are very big. These stars are far from Earth. Scientists think there are many more planets in space. Old ways did not find them. Now, they can find thousands of new planets. They need to use big telescopes on Earth to be sure.

Conclusion

The study found many new possible planets. Now, scientists must check them again to be sure.

Learning

🌌 The 'Comparing' Trick

To reach A2, you need to show how things are different. Look at these words from the text:

  • Small β†’\rightarrow Big
  • One β†’\rightarrow Many
  • Old β†’\rightarrow New

How to use this in a sentence: Instead of saying "The planet is big," try comparing it:

  • "Some planets are small, but others are very big."

πŸ› οΈ Simple Action Words

The text uses simple words to describe a complex job. Notice how they repeat the word "Find":

  1. Find planets (Discover)
  2. Find thousands (Locate)

A2 Tip: You don't need fancy words like "discover" yet. Use "Find" for everything you locate in the world. It is clear and correct.

Vocabulary Learning

scientists
people who study and research science
Example:The scientists collected data from the experiment.
satellite
a small object that travels around a larger object in space
Example:The satellite sent pictures of the Earth.
find
to discover or locate something
Example:They find new planets using a telescope.
possible
able to be done or achieved
Example:There are many possible ways to solve the problem.
planets
large round bodies that orbit stars
Example:The planets in our solar system include Earth and Mars.
move
to change position or location
Example:The planets move around the stars.
around
surrounding or in the area of
Example:The planets orbit around the sun.
stars
bright balls of gas that shine in space
Example:The night sky is full of stars.
hard
difficult or not easy
Example:It is hard to find planets that orbit two stars.
new
recently made or discovered
Example:They used a new method to find planets.
look
to observe or examine
Example:They looked at how the stars move.
time
the ongoing sequence of events
Example:The stars change over time.