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PSR B1257+12 d is a sub_neptune exoplanet discovered in 1992
using the Pulsar Timing method at Arecibo Observatory. The 305 m Arecibo Radio Telescope
was employed with the instruments of the Arecibo Radio Reciever.
PSR B1257+12 d
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Discovery Details
World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Pulsar Timing
Discovery year: 1992
Facility: Arecibo Observatory
Instrument: Arecibo Radio Reciever
Telescope: 305 m Arecibo Radio Telescope
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PSR B1257+12 d is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the pulsar star PSR B1257+12, discovered back in 1992 using the clever pulsar timing technique at the renowned Arecibo Observatory. Imagine a world where a rapidly spinning neutron star—a pulsar—acts like a cosmic lighthouse, its radio waves sweeping through space with impeccable precision. This unique planet was found by catching tiny wobbles in those radio signals, detected by the Arecibo Radio Receiver. Though it orbits a rather exotic and extreme star, PSR B1257+12 d remains a remarkable milestone as one of the very first exoplanets ever discovered. It's a reminder of how the universe can surprise us, with intriguing worlds hiding in the most unexpected cosmic corners.
