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HD 102117 b

World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Radial Velocity
Discovery year: 2005
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HD 102117 b, charmingly named Leklsullun, orbits the star HD 102117 and was discovered in 2005 using the clever technique of radial velocity. This exoplanet was spotted from the ground at the famous La Silla Observatory, thanks to the sharp-eyed HARPS Spectrograph. Leklsullun is a fascinating world that orbits its star closely, making it a hot and intriguing place far beyond our solar system. While it doesn’t have the fame of some other exoplanets, its discovery highlights the incredible precision of modern astronomy and the dedication of scientists working to find distant worlds. Leklsullun invites us to dream about the wondrous variety of planets that populate our galaxy, each with its own unique story.