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HD 162020 b

World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Radial Velocity
Discovery year: 2002
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HD 162020 b is an intriguing exoplanet orbiting the star HD 162020 and was discovered back in 2002 using the radial velocity method. This cosmic wanderer was found with the help of the CORALIE Spectrograph, nestled in the Chilean skies at the La Silla Observatory. While it might not have a catchy nickname yet, HD 162020 b captures the imagination with its mysterious presence in our galaxy. It's a giant world, likely much larger than Earth, and its discovery using ground-based instruments highlights the incredible precision astronomers can achieve from our own planet. Exploring such distant realms reminds us of the endless wonders waiting just beyond our solar system’s doorstep!