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HD 171238 b is a sub_neptune exoplanet discovered in 2009
using the Radial Velocity method at La Silla Observatory. The 1.2 m Leonhard Euler Telescope
was employed with the instruments of the CORALIE Spectrograph.
HD 171238 b
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Discovery Details
World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Radial Velocity
Discovery year: 2009
Facility: La Silla Observatory
Instrument: CORALIE Spectrograph
Telescope: 1.2 m Leonhard Euler Telescope
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HD 171238 b is an intriguing exoplanet orbiting the star HD 171238, discovered back in 2009 using the clever radial velocity technique with the CORALIE Spectrograph at the famed La Silla Observatory. Located in the constellation of Sagittarius, this distant world was spotted from ground-based telescopes, showcasing the power of Earth-based astronomy. While HD 171238 b doesn’t have a catchy proper name yet, it’s no less fascinating—a giant planet dancing around its host star, giving us a glimpse into the diversity of planetary systems far beyond our solar neighborhood. Imagine peering through a cosmic window to a star system where HD 171238 b quietly orbits, waiting to reveal its mysteries to curious stargazers and scientists alike!