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HD 160691 b is a gas_giant exoplanet discovered in 2000
using the Radial Velocity method at Anglo-Australian Telescope. The 3.9 m Anglo-Australian Telescope
was employed with the instruments of the UCLES Spectrograph.
HD 160691 b
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Discovery Details
World type: gas_giant
Discovery method: Radial Velocity
Discovery year: 2000
Facility: Anglo-Australian Telescope
Instrument: UCLES Spectrograph
Telescope: 3.9 m Anglo-Australian Telescope
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HD 160691 b is a fascinating gas giant orbiting the star HD 160691, discovered back in 2000 using the clever radial velocity technique. This exoplanet was spotted from the ground at the Anglo-Australian Telescope, thanks to the UCLES Spectrograph capturing the subtle wobbles of its host star caused by the planet’s gravitational tug. While it might not be the kind of place for a beach holiday, HD 160691 b’s presence adds exciting depth to our understanding of distant solar systems. Imagine a world circling so far away, its star’s light is just a tiny pinprick to us here on Earth. This giant’s distant dance reminds us how diverse and intriguing the cosmos can be!
