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HD 161178 b is a sub_neptune exoplanet discovered in 2021
using the Radial Velocity method at Okayama Astrophysical Observatory. The 1.88 m Telescope
was employed with the instruments of the HIDES Echelle Spectrograph.
HD 161178 b
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Discovery Details
World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Radial Velocity
Discovery year: 2021
Facility: Okayama Astrophysical Observatory
Instrument: HIDES Echelle Spectrograph
Telescope: 1.88 m Telescope
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HD 161178 b is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star HD 161178, uncovered in 2021 through the clever use of radial velocity techniques at the Okayama Astrophysical Observatory. This cosmic traveler was detected with the precision of the HIDES Echelle Spectrograph, a tool that listens for the subtle wobbles caused by a planet tugging on its host star. Although its exact distance from Earth remains a mystery, HD 161178 b invites us to imagine a world beyond our solar system, quietly circling its star in the vastness of space. Whether it’s a giant gas ball or a rocky orb, this planet sparks curiosity and wonder, reminding us of the endless possibilities that lie beyond our celestial backyard.
