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HD 1502 b is a sub_neptune exoplanet discovered in 2011
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.
HD 1502 b
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Discovery Details
World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Radial Velocity
Discovery year: 2011
Facility: W. M. Keck Observatory
Instrument: HIRES Spectrometer
Telescope: 10 m Keck I Telescope
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HD 1502 b, affectionately named Indépendance, is a charming giant orbiting the star HD 1502, discovered back in 2011 using the trusty radial velocity method. This distant world was spotted with the keen eyes of the HIRES Spectrometer at the W. M. Keck Observatory, showcasing the power of ground-based telescopes. Indépendance is not your average planet—it’s a hefty gas giant, circling its star with a gravitational grip that keeps it firmly in place, inviting astronomers to ponder its mysteries. While it doesn’t boast flashy rings or moons we know of yet, this planet’s discovery is a reminder of the exciting, unseen worlds lurking in the cosmic neighborhood, patiently waiting for curious stargazers to uncover their secrets.