One of the newest topic in astronomy presented at this year's NAM was the atmosphere's in exosolar planets session. I find it staggering that astronomers can now study the atmospheric composition of planets orbiting distant stars!

The ultimate aim is to find an atmosphere around a planet that could sustain life. That has not been found yet, but it is only a matter of time...

There are two ways to study the atmosphere of a distant exoplanet. If the planet ever passes in front of the...