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HAT-P-17 b is a gas_giant exoplanet discovered in 2010 using the Transit method at HATNet. The Canon 200mm f/1.8L was employed with the instruments of the 2K CCD Sensor.

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HAT-P-17 b

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Discovery Details

World type: gas_giant
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2010
Facility: HATNet
Instrument: 2K CCD Sensor
Telescope: Canon 200mm f/1.8L
HAT-P-17 b is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting its star, HAT-P-17, discovered back in 2010 through the nifty transit method, where the planet’s tiny eclipse causes a subtle dip in starlight. This world was spotted by Earth-based astronomers using the HATNet survey equipped with a 2K CCD sensor, showcasing how ground observatories can reveal cosmic secrets. While details about its exact size and environment remain a mystery, HAT-P-17 b invites curiosity as a distant cousin in the vast family of planets beyond our solar system. It reminds us how much there is still to learn about the incredible diversity of worlds out there, twinkling just beyond the reach of our everyday skies.