NFT token detail for exoplanet HD 5388 b. Only at exoplanetary.systems

HD 5388 b is a gas_giant exoplanet discovered in 2010 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 5388 b image

HD 5388 b

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Discovery Details

World type: gas_giant
Discovery method: Radial Velocity
Discovery year: 2010
Facility: La Silla Observatory
Instrument: HARPS Spectrograph
Telescope: 3.6 m ESO Telescope
Token ID 6142
Orbiting the star HD 5388, the enigmatic HD 5388 b is a fascinating giant discovered in 2010 using the radial velocity method at the renowned La Silla Observatory in Chile. This celestial companion was unveiled thanks to the precision of the HARPS Spectrograph, a stellar detective that measures the tiny wobbles of stars caused by orbiting planets. Though HD 5388 b doesn’t have a charming proper name yet, it’s a notable member of the exoplanet club, showcasing how astronomers can spot distant worlds from the ground without even needing a telescope in space. If you ever find yourself gazing up at HD 5388’s light, imagine the giant planet silently orbiting far beyond our solar neighborhood, reminding us how vast and full of wonders our galaxy truly is.