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HD 4917 b

World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Radial Velocity
Discovery year: 2018
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HD 4917 b is a fascinating giant exoplanet orbiting the star HD 4917, discovered back in 2018 using the trusty radial velocity method at the W. M. Keck Observatory. This cosmic heavyweight was detected by the HIRES Spectrometer, a sophisticated instrument that picks up the subtle wobbles in a star caused by orbiting planets. While we don’t have an official proper name for this world yet, HD 4917 b holds its own as a notable member of the exoplanet community. It's a gas giant likely swirling with storms and clouds, a true giant cousin to Jupiter, making it a captivating destination for anyone dreaming of space adventures beyond our solar system.