Meet the Exoplanet Class of 2014

Another year, another amazing haul of exoplanets — worlds around other stars. The known total doubled to over 1,800, and headlines trumpeted several exciting, groundbreaking firsts. The numerous alien-world oddities that cropped up expanded our limited, solar system-centric perspective on nature’s creativity. Just have a look at some of the “stars” of the Exoplanet High Class of ’14!