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!
