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HD 143361 b

World type: gas_giant
Discovery method: Radial Velocity
Discovery year: 2008
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HD 143361 b is an intriguing exoplanet orbiting the star HD 143361, discovered back in 2008 using the trusty radial velocity method. This cosmic neighbor was spotted thanks to the sharp eyes of the MIKE Spectrograph at the Las Campanas Observatory, a prime spot for peering deep into the galaxy. While it doesn't have a fancy proper name to roll off the tongue, HD 143361 b holds its own charm as a distant world waiting to be explored. It orbits its star in a way that makes astronomers excited about what else might be lurking out there. Though it's far from Earth, this planet reminds us of the countless possibilities sprinkled across our universe, inviting curious minds to dream beyond our solar system.