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HD 178911 B b is a sub_neptune exoplanet discovered in 2001
using the Radial Velocity method at W. M. Keck Observatory. The 10 m Keck I Telescope
was employed with the instruments of the HIRES Spectrometer.
HD 178911 B b
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Discovery Details
World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Radial Velocity
Discovery year: 2001
Facility: W. M. Keck Observatory
Instrument: HIRES Spectrometer
Telescope: 10 m Keck I Telescope
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HD 178911 B b is an intriguing exoplanet orbiting the star HD 178911 B, discovered back in 2001 using the radial velocity method. This clever detection technique, often called the "wobble method," was employed with the powerful HIRES Spectrometer at the W. M. Keck Observatory. Nestled in a distant star system, this planet’s presence is revealed by the subtle tugs it exerts on its host star, a cosmic dance that lets astronomers know it’s there. While we don’t have a catchy nickname for this world yet, it remains a fascinating piece in the grand puzzle of planetary systems beyond our own, showcasing the incredible capabilities of ground-based telescopes hunting new worlds far from Earth.
