Meet HD 125390 b, an intriguing exoplanet orbiting the star HD 125390. Discovered in 2019 using the clever radial velocity method with the sharp-eyed HIRES Spectrometer at the famed W. M. Keck Observatory, this planet is a stellar find from right here on Earth. While it doesn’t have a catchy nickname yet, HD 125390 b certainly stands out in the cosmic crowd. Imagine a world detected by tiny wobbles in its star’s motion, hinting at its unseen presence far beyond our solar system. Though details about its size and composition remain a cosmic mystery, it’s a fascinating addition to the growing family of exoplanets, offering a glimpse into the vast variety of worlds spinning around distant stars.
