Swiss astronomer Michel Mayor was responsible for the discovery of the first extra solar planet in the Pegasus constellation –a milestone for astronomical research. He recently retired as a professor in the Astronomy Department at Geneva University, but continues his work as a seeker of extrasolar planets. (swissinfo, Michele Andina / footage from ESO)
Swiss astronomer Michel Mayor was responsible for the discovery of the first extra solar planet in the Pegasus constellation –a milestone for astronomical research. He recently retired as a professor in the Astronomy Department at Geneva University, but continues his work as a seeker of extrasolar planets. (swissinfo, Michele Andina / footage from ESO)