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HD 20868 b is a sub_neptune exoplanet discovered in 2008
using the Radial Velocity method at La Silla Observatory. The 3.6 m ESO Telescope
was employed with the instruments of the HARPS Spectrograph.
HD 20868 b
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Discovery Details
World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Radial Velocity
Discovery year: 2008
Facility: La Silla Observatory
Instrument: HARPS Spectrograph
Telescope: 3.6 m ESO Telescope
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HD 20868 b, charmingly named Baiduri, orbits the star HD 20868 and was discovered in 2008 using the clever radial velocity technique at the famed La Silla Observatory. This gas giant doesn't just hang around quietly; it twirls around its star with a bit of flair, thanks to the high-precision HARPS Spectrograph that helped catch its subtle stellar wobbles. Though it’s quite far from Earth, Baiduri invites us to imagine a world where swirling gases reign supreme, far beyond our solar neighborhood. This discovery showcases the stellar detective work astronomers do from the ground, revealing distant exoplanets hiding in plain sight amid the cosmic dance of stars and planets. Baiduri is a testament to the exciting, ongoing exploration of our galaxy’s planetary diversity.
