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HD 130322 b is a sub_neptune exoplanet discovered in 1999
using the Radial Velocity method at La Silla Observatory. The 1.2 m Leonhard Euler Telescope
was employed with the instruments of the CORALIE Spectrograph.
HD 130322 b
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Discovery Details
World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Radial Velocity
Discovery year: 1999
Facility: La Silla Observatory
Instrument: CORALIE Spectrograph
Telescope: 1.2 m Leonhard Euler Telescope
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Meet HD 130322 b, affectionately known as Eiger, a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star HD 130322. Discovered back in 1999 using the radial velocity method with the CORALIE Spectrograph at the La Silla Observatory, this ground-based find has intrigued astronomers for decades. Eiger circles its star in a close cosmic dance, revealing the subtle wobbles that first hinted at its presence. While not much is known about its exact size or atmosphere, this giant world invites us to imagine what it would be like to stand on its surface, gazing up at its radiant star. Eiger is a shining example of how astronomers continue to uncover the secrets of planets far beyond our solar system!