Planets beyond our solar system

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Planets beyond our solar system are called exoplanets. They have been discovered through various methods including the transit method, radial velocity method, and direct imaging. Option A is incorrect as exoplanets have been discovered and studied. Option B is partially correct as there are still many exoplanets left to be discovered, but it does not entirely answer the question. Option D is incorrect as planetsimals are small, rocky or icy bodies that are thought to have formed in the early stages of planetary formation, and are not considered to be true planets.

Planets Beyond Our Solar System