Planet-Hunting Tool (IMAGE) Carnegie Institution for Science Caption The tool that allowed the team to improve planet hunting in the near-infrared -- a cell that contains methane gas. Image is courtesy of Peter Plavchan. Credit Image is courtesy of Peter Plavchan Usage Restrictions With credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.