The astronomer discovered a new planet orbiting a distant star.

Meaning: The astronomer found a new planet that was moving around a star that was very far away.

Choice of Words: Discovered means to find something that was previously unknown. Planet is a large object that orbits a star. Orbiting means moving around something in a circular path. Distant means far away.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Planet orbiting.
• The scientist discovered a new planet in the solar system.
• The scientist discovered a strange new planet.
• The astronomer gazed at the stars through the telescope.
• She read the stars like an expert astronomer.
• Each star held a story, a secret waiting to be discovered.
• Pluto, once a planet, now a dwarf planet, intrigued scientists.
• Planets have moons orbiting them.
• Jupiter has many moons orbiting it.
• Planets have moons orbiting.