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HD 103720 b

World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Radial Velocity
Discovery year: 2014
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HD 103720 b is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star HD 103720, discovered in 2014 thanks to the sharp eyes of the HARPS Spectrograph at the La Silla Observatory in Chile. This planet was spotted using the clever radial velocity technique, which listens to the subtle wobbles of its host star caused by the planet’s gravitational pull. While HD 103720 b may not have a catchy nickname yet, it's part of the ever-growing family of distant worlds helping us understand the vast and varied universe beyond our solar system. Exploring such planets gives us a thrilling glimpse into planetary systems far from Earth, sparking curiosity and inspiring dreams of what other cosmic surprises might be out there!