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HD 98649 b is a gas_giant exoplanet discovered in 2012
using the Radial Velocity method at La Silla Observatory. The 1.2 m Leonhard Euler Telescope
was employed with the instruments of the CORALIE Spectrograph.
HD 98649 b
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Discovery Details
World type: gas_giant
Discovery method: Radial Velocity
Discovery year: 2012
Facility: La Silla Observatory
Instrument: CORALIE Spectrograph
Telescope: 1.2 m Leonhard Euler Telescope
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Meet HD 98649 b, a fascinating world orbiting the star HD 98649, discovered back in 2012 using the radial velocity method at the La Silla Observatory in Chile. This distant giant was spotted thanks to the sharp eyes of the CORALIE Spectrograph, a trusty instrument on the ground that listens carefully to the star’s subtle wobbles caused by the planet’s gravitational pull. While we don’t have a catchy nickname for this adventurous exoplanet yet, its discovery adds a thrilling chapter to our cosmic story. This giant likely has an eccentric orbit, making its journey around its star a wild ride compared to more stable worlds. A true gem in the vast expanse of space, HD 98649 b reminds us how much there is still to explore beyond our solar system.
