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GJ 160.2 b

World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Radial Velocity
Discovery year: 2014
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GJ 160.2 b is an intriguing exoplanet orbiting the star GJ 160.2, a cool neighbor discovered back in 2014 using the clever radial velocity method from multiple ground-based observatories. This planet was spotted by keen eyes on several instruments working together like an interstellar detective team, piecing together the subtle dance of its host star to reveal the planet’s presence. While we don’t have a whimsical proper name for GJ 160.2 b yet, its discovery highlights the power of teamwork across different telescopes and locations on Earth. Though details like its exact size and distance from us remain a bit hush-hush, this planet exemplifies the exciting frontier of worlds beyond our solar system, quietly orbiting and inviting curiosity.