1. Home
  2. / Jim Peebles
  3. / What were Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz awarded for?

What were Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz awarded for?

  • For their discovery of an exoplanet orbiting a sun-like star

  • For their discovery of a black hole

  • For their work on supernovae

  • For their research on dark energy

Answer

Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their discovery of an exoplanet orbiting a sun-like star. The planet, 51 Pegasi b, was the first exoplanet to be discovered orbiting a star similar to the Sun.
The Stellar Odyssey: Exploring the Universe of Jim Peebles

The Stellar Odyssey: Exploring the Universe of Jim Peebles

Take the Jim Peebles Quiz
Subscribe newsletter

Subscribe Now!

Learn something
new everyday

Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox