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YZ Cet c is a sub_neptune exoplanet discovered in 2017
using the Radial Velocity method at La Silla Observatory. The 3.6 m ESO Telescope
was employed with the instruments of the HARPS Spectrograph.
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Discovery Details
World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Radial Velocity
Discovery year: 2017
Facility: La Silla Observatory
Instrument: HARPS Spectrograph
Telescope: 3.6 m ESO Telescope
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YZ Cet c is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the cool, humble red dwarf star YZ Cet, discovered in 2017 thanks to the keen eyes of astronomers using the HARPS spectrograph at Chile’s La Silla Observatory. This little world was found through the radial velocity method, which picks up on tiny wobbles in its star caused by the planet’s gravitational tug. YZ Cet c isn't far from its star, making it a cozy, warm place compared to our own solar system’s giants, though it’s likely quite different from Earth. While details about its exact distance from us remain a cosmic mystery, this intriguing planet adds to the exciting roster of nearby, small stars and their compact planetary systems, fueling our dreams of exploring distant worlds.