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YSES 2 b is a gas_giant exoplanet discovered in 2021
using the Imaging method at Ground. The 8.2 m ESO VLT UT3 Melipal Telescope
was employed with the instruments of the SPHERE.
YSES 2 b
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Discovery Details
World type: gas_giant
Discovery method: Imaging
Discovery year: 2021
Facility: Ground
Instrument: SPHERE
Telescope: 8.2 m ESO VLT UT3 Melipal Telescope
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YSES 2 b is a fascinating young exoplanet orbiting the bright star YSES 2, discovered in 2021 through direct imaging—a rare and exciting way to spot distant worlds—using the SPHERE instrument at the Paranal Observatory. This gas giant is still hot and glowing from its formation, offering astronomers a dazzling glimpse into planetary youth. Unlike many exoplanets found by subtle dips or wobbles, YSES 2 b was captured like a cosmic photograph, shining next to its star from hundreds of light-years away. Its discovery adds a vibrant splash to our picture of planetary systems, reminding us that the universe has a way of surprising us with planets that are not just points of light, but visible neighbors still flaunting their youthful glow.
