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HD 108874 c is a sub_neptune exoplanet discovered in 2005 using the Radial Velocity method at W. M. Keck Observatory. The 10 m Keck I Telescope was employed with the instruments of the HIRES Spectrometer.

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HD 108874 c

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Discovery Details

World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Radial Velocity
Discovery year: 2005
Facility: W. M. Keck Observatory
Instrument: HIRES Spectrometer
Telescope: 10 m Keck I Telescope
HD 108874 c is an intriguing exoplanet orbiting the star HD 108874, discovered back in 2005 using the clever radial velocity method. This cosmic neighbor was spotted from the ground at the famous W. M. Keck Observatory with the sharp HIRES Spectrometer. While it doesn’t have a charming nickname yet, HD 108874 c is part of a system that sparks curiosity about what kinds of worlds exist beyond our solar system. Its discovery showcases how astronomers use subtle shifts in a star’s light to detect hidden planets dancing around distant suns. Though it remains a bit of a mystery in terms of exact details, HD 108874 c stands as a testament to the exciting ongoing adventure of exploring planets far, far away.