I am honored to be included with professor Mayor in this award. His innovative brilliance has been impressive and he has served as a model for young scientists.

I feel honored to represent my team for the Shaw award,

It's a bit embarrassing getting such a big prize. My collaborators really deserve it for all of their innovative and hard work. My long-time buddy, Paul Butler, has been the brains and the engine behind our planet search. I am indebted to him for every single planet we've found.

I wasn't really expecting that award. I am very proud of myself. I am honored. It's a good way to go out.

We would like to make these discoveries routine and eventually push into the 'super Earth' regime.

These orbs are the destinations of the real Star Trek. And they can be explored with excellent cameras at the modest cost of $5 per taxpayer per year.