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HD 65216 b

World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Radial Velocity
Discovery year: 2003
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HD 65216 b is a fascinating world orbiting the star HD 65216, discovered back in 2003 using the clever radial velocity method at the La Silla Observatory, equipped with the CORALIE Spectrograph. This exoplanet is a bit of a cosmic detective story, detected by the subtle wobble it induces in its star, rather than through direct imaging. While it keeps its exact details a little mysterious, HD 65216 b adds to the ever-growing family of planets beyond our solar system, reminding us how much more there is to explore out there. Located not too far from our cosmic neighborhood, this distant world continues to intrigue astronomers as they refine their understanding of planetary systems far beyond the Sun.