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AU Mic e is a sub_neptune exoplanet discovered in 2025 using the Radial Velocity method at Mauna Kea Observatory. The 3.58 m Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT) was employed with the instruments of the SPIRou.

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AU Mic e

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Discovery Details

World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Radial Velocity
Discovery year: 2025
Facility: Mauna Kea Observatory
Instrument: SPIRou
Telescope: 3.58 m Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT)
Meet AU Mic e, a thrilling new addition to the family orbiting the youthful star AU Microscopii, discovered in 2025 from the scenic Mauna Kea Observatory using the nifty SPIRou instrument. This exoplanet was spotted thanks to the clever radial velocity technique, which senses the tiny gravitational dance between star and planet. AU Mic e is part of a dynamic neighborhood known for its energetic star and swirling dust—imagine a cosmic skate park where planets carve out their orbits! While details about its size and surface remain a mystery for now, this freshly unveiled world promises to deepen our understanding of planetary systems around young stars. It’s a shining example of the exciting discoveries awaiting us just beyond our solar backyard!