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HD 200964 b

World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Radial Velocity
Discovery year: 2010
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HD 200964 b is a fascinating giant exoplanet orbiting its star HD 200964, discovered back in 2010 using the trusty radial velocity method at the Lick Observatory with the Hamilton Echelle Spectrograph. This space giant is a gas planet, likely swirling with thick clouds and mysterious storms far beyond anything on Earth. Its star, HD 200964, is a bright beacon in the sky, offering a hot and energetic environment. Although we don’t have an exact distance from Earth to brag about, the discovery itself is a thrilling reminder of how astronomers use clever techniques like stellar wobbles to unveil distant worlds. HD 200964 b invites you to imagine the alien skies and weather of a far-off cosmic giant!