Who discovered the first transiting exoplanet? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who discovered the first transiting exoplanet?

A. David Charbonneau

B. Michel Mayor

C. Both

D. Guillermo Torres

Answer: Option C

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HD 209458 b was the first transiting exoplanet.

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