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HD 187123 b is a sub_neptune exoplanet discovered in 1998 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.

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HD 187123 b

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Discovery Details

World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Radial Velocity
Discovery year: 1998
Facility: W. M. Keck Observatory
Instrument: HIRES Spectrometer
Telescope: 10 m Keck I Telescope
HD 187123 b is a fascinating hot Jupiter orbiting the star HD 187123, discovered back in 1998 using the radial velocity method with the trusty HIRES Spectrometer at the W. M. Keck Observatory. This giant exoplanet is a true space oddity, sizzling close to its host star in a tight cosmic dance, making it a world of extreme temperatures and fierce stellar winds. Unlike the distant gas giants of our solar system, HD 187123 b bakes in the intense glow of its star, offering a glimpse into how diverse planetary systems can be. Though it lacks a flashy proper name, this planet's discovery marked an important step in the ongoing adventure of finding worlds beyond our own.