NFT token detail for exoplanet HD 16175 b. Only at exoplanetary.systems

HD 16175 b is a gas_giant exoplanet discovered in 2009 using the Radial Velocity method at Lick Observatory. The 3.0 m C. Donald Shane Telescope was employed with the instruments of the Hamilton Echelle Spectrograph.

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HD 16175 b

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Discovery Details

World type: gas_giant
Discovery method: Radial Velocity
Discovery year: 2009
Facility: Lick Observatory
Instrument: Hamilton Echelle Spectrograph
Telescope: 3.0 m C. Donald Shane Telescope
Meet Abol, officially known as HD 16175 b, a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star HD 16175. This distant world was discovered back in 2009 using the radial velocity method at the Lick Observatory, equipped with the trusty Hamilton Echelle Spectrograph. Abol is a giant in its own right, boasting a hefty presence as it circles its host star. While we don’t have an exact distance from Earth handy, Abol’s discovery adds another exciting chapter to our cosmic neighborhood story. This planet’s journey was tracked from the ground, revealing the subtle gravitational dance it performs with its star, making it a captivating subject for astronomers and space enthusiasts alike. A stellar find with a name as unique as its orbit!