NFT token detail for exoplanet HD 27442 b. Only at exoplanetary.systems

HD 27442 b is a gas_giant exoplanet discovered in 2000 using the Radial Velocity method at Anglo-Australian Telescope. The 3.9 m Anglo-Australian Telescope was employed with the instruments of the UCLES Spectrograph.

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HD 27442 b

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Discovery Details

World type: gas_giant
Discovery method: Radial Velocity
Discovery year: 2000
Facility: Anglo-Australian Telescope
Instrument: UCLES Spectrograph
Telescope: 3.9 m Anglo-Australian Telescope
Token ID 1059
Welcome to HD 27442 b, a fascinating world discovered way back in 2000 using the trusty radial velocity method—essentially listening for the subtle gravitational wobble it causes in its host star, HD 27442. This distant exoplanet was spotted by astronomers wielding the Anglo-Australian Telescope and its UCLES Spectrograph, peering into the cosmos from Earth's surface to reveal this hidden gem. While we don't know the exact distance to this intriguing world, it remains a testament to the incredible ingenuity of ground-based observatories in uncovering the universe's planetary treasures. HD 27442 b reminds us that some of the most remarkable discoveries in astronomy came from techniques as elegant as watching a star's gentle cosmic dance.