Frequently Asked Questions
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Hack an Exoplanet is an inquiry-based activity suggested for students aged 14 to 19 years old, organised by ESA Education. Students can choose between three sets of activities. The data used for this project was collected specifically for this educational activity, by the Cheops satellite, a real space mission.
This activity is recommended for students between the age of 14-19 years old.
Hack an Exoplanet is an educational activity developed by ESA Education in collaboration with ESA Science, with support from members of the Cheops Mission Consortium and the ESERO network.
Yes! The Hack an Exoplanet activities are recommended for 14-19 years old, but younger students can still get involved. We recommend younger students to start with the Introductory Quiz.
Cheops has observed KELT-3b and TOI-560c in early 2023.
KELT-3b was observed 22 January 23:20 CET and TOI-560c was observed 23 January 13:12 CET.
Cheops has observed K2-141b and K2-141c in September 2023.
Spot Cheops in the sky whilst it records data!
The Hack an Exoplanet platform provides three sets of engaging materials about exoplanets:
- Quizzes
- Hack an Exoplanet Investigation including Educator Guide
- Classroom Resources including Educator Guides
Additional educational material, such as videos and articles, are available in Resources section.
Yes, the Hack an Exoplanet Investigation activity is available in 21 languages.
