How do we find New Planets? How do we find new planets?                 There are multiple ways to find distant planets, whether it's as simple as taking a literal picture of the planet, if it's close enough, or as advanced as measuring a change in the light                 as it is bent by the planet as it orbits its star through a process known as gravitational lensing.     The most common ways of discovering new planets include: Watching for Wobble Searching for Shadows Taking Pictures Light in a Gravity Lens Miniscule Movement