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HD 168746 b is a sub_neptune exoplanet discovered in 2002 using the Radial Velocity method.

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HD 168746 b

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Discovery Details

World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Radial Velocity
Discovery year: 2002
Facility: La Silla Observatory
Instrument: CORALIE Spectrograph
Telescope: 1.2 m Leonhard Euler Telescope
Orbiting the star HD 168746, the exoplanet Onasilos is a fascinating world discovered back in 2002 using the clever radial velocity method. This planet, detected with the ground-based CORALIE Spectrograph at La Silla Observatory, showcases how astronomers can uncover distant worlds by observing the subtle wobbles of stars. While Onasilos isn't a household name, its story adds a charming chapter to the search for planets beyond our solar system. Imagine a world orbiting a star light-years away, quietly circling in the cosmic dance—Onasilos is one of those hidden gems, reminding us just how much there is to explore in the vast expanse of space.