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24 Sex b

World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Radial Velocity
Discovery year: 2010
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Meet 24 Sex b, an intriguing exoplanet orbiting the star 24 Sextantis, discovered back in 2010 at the Lick Observatory using the clever radial velocity technique with the Hamilton Echelle Spectrograph. This planet is part of a fascinating double-planet system, dancing around its star in a kind of cosmic waltz that's captivated astronomers. Though a bit shy to reveal its exact size or distance from us, 24 Sex b is a giant world, likely a gas giant, making it an exciting target for those dreaming of planets beyond our solar system. Its discovery reminds us how much we’ve learned about the vast universe just by watching the subtle tugs of planets on their stars!