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One of the most exciting developments in Astronomy over the last few years has been the discovery of “extra-solar planets” or exoplanets; i.e., planets around other stars in our galaxy. Numerous exoplanets have been discovered through various techniques; they vary from objects much bigger than Jupiter down to Earth-size bodies. A combination of four videos, courtesy of ESA: 1. "Hot Jupiters" - discovery of large exoplanets; 2. Fomalhaut B; 3. Earth-like planets; 4. Extra galactic exoplanet