NFT token detail for exoplanet HIP 86221 b. Only at exoplanetary.systems
HIP 86221 b is a sub_neptune exoplanet discovered in 2021
using the Radial Velocity method at Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory. The 1.5 m SMARTS telescope
was employed with the instruments of the CHIRON spectrometer.
HIP 86221 b
FOR SALE
Price
Discovery Details
World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Radial Velocity
Discovery year: 2021
Facility: Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory
Instrument: CHIRON spectrometer
Telescope: 1.5 m SMARTS telescope
More Sub Neptune worlds you might consider for your collection.
HIP 86221 b is an intriguing exoplanet orbiting the star HIP 86221, uncovered in 2021 using the clever radial velocity method. Astronomers spotted its subtle gravitational tug employing the CHIRON spectrometer at the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory, nestled in the Chilean Andes. This ground-based discovery showcases how precise instruments can reveal distant worlds without pictures, just by sensing a star’s tiny wobbles. While HIP 86221 b’s exact details stay a little mysterious, it's a fascinating example of how far our planet-hunting skills have come, inviting us to dream about the diverse planets that fill our galaxy. This discovery era fuels our cosmic curiosity, revealing that even seemingly quiet stars can host exciting companions!
