Pr0201 b is an exciting exoplanet orbiting the star Pr0201, discovered back in 2012 using the clever radial velocity technique at the Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory. This planet is a delightful cosmic neighbor detected with the help of the TRES Echelle Spectrograph, an instrument that teases out the tiny wobbles of its host star caused by the planet’s gravitational pull. While it doesn’t have a fancy proper name yet, Pr0201 b proudly represents the wonders astronomers uncover from the ground, reminding us that even subtle stellar dances can reveal distant worlds. Its discovery highlights the charm of hunting exoplanets by measuring subtle stellar shifts and adds another chapter to our cosmic story.
