Astronomers estimate the entire surface of the planet covered by water GJ 1214b. Planet of the magnitude 3 times the size of earth is located about 40 light years from Earth. Photo: David A. Aguilar, CFA


The universe consists of stars and planets are infinite in number.
Much smaller than our planet, but a larger amount, much more. The nature and mass of planets spread throughout the universe is also different. Here are some of the planet's most bizarre and unique that astronomers have discovered.
Planet dubbed TrES-4 is the largest known planet to date. The size is 1.7 x planet Jupiter. The distance from the earth about 1400 light years. Photo: Jeffrey Hall, Lowell Observatory
Kepler Planet-10b, until recently known as the smallest planet outside solar system. Dwarf planet was discovered in January 2011. Photo: NASA
Epsilon Eridani b Planet distance is very close to the earth, only about 10.5 years of light. So close until we can observe with a telescope. Photo: NASA, ESA, G.F. Benedict
Planet OGLE-2005-BLG-390Lb is the coldest and furthest planet away from earth, about 28 thousand light years. Photo: ESO
Planet WASP-12b is the hottest planet ever found. Surface temperature reached 3200 degrees Celsius. It lies 870 light years from Earth. Photo: ESA / NASA