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HD 131664 b is a sub_neptune exoplanet discovered in 2008
using the Radial Velocity method at Ground. The 3.6 m ESO Telescope
was employed with the instruments of the HARPS Spectrograph.
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Discovery Details
World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Radial Velocity
Discovery year: 2008
Facility: Ground
Instrument: HARPS Spectrograph
Telescope: 3.6 m ESO Telescope
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Meet HD 131664 b, a fascinating world orbiting the star HD 131664 far out in the cosmic neighborhood. Discovered back in 2008 using the clever radial velocity method, astronomers spotted this hefty companion with the help of the HARPS Spectrograph at the La Silla Observatory. Though it's a hefty planet, more like a mini brown dwarf buddy, this distant giant offers a peek into the wild diversity of planets beyond our solar system. It's a reminder that our galaxy is teeming with exotic worlds, each with its own story to tell. While HD 131664 b keeps its exact distance from Earth a bit of a mystery, its discovery at a ground-based observatory showcases how Earth’s telescopes continue to unveil the secrets of distant stars and their intriguing planetary dance partners.