NFT token detail for exoplanet 17 Sco b. Only at exoplanetary.systems
17 Sco b is a sub_neptune exoplanet discovered in 2020
using the Radial Velocity method at Lick Observatory. The Coude Auxiliary Telescope
was employed with the instruments of the Hamilton Echelle Spectrograph.
17 Sco b
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Discovery Details
World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Radial Velocity
Discovery year: 2020
Facility: Lick Observatory
Instrument: Hamilton Echelle Spectrograph
Telescope: Coude Auxiliary Telescope
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Say hello to 17 Sco b, a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star 17 Scorpii, discovered in 2020 thanks to the watchful eyes at Lick Observatory using the trusty Hamilton Echelle Spectrograph. This ground-based discovery was made by detecting the subtle wobble of its star through radial velocity, a clever technique that lets astronomers detect planets without ever seeing them directly. While 17 Sco b remains a bit of a cosmic mystery with details still under wraps, its discovery adds another exciting chapter to our understanding of the universe’s planetary diversity. It's a reminder that even relatively nearby stars can hide unseen worlds, just waiting for observant explorers like us to uncover their secrets!
