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Where was the first exoplanet around a Sun-like star discovered?
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Quick Answer
It was discovered around the star 51 Pegasi in the constellation Pegasus. The planet, 51 Pegasi b, was announced in 1995.
The Full Story
The first confirmed exoplanet orbiting a Sun-like star was found around 51 Pegasi, a star in the constellation Pegasus. The planet, 51 Pegasi b, was announced in 1995 by Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz. It was a surprising discovery because it is a hot Jupiter, a giant planet orbiting extremely close to its star. The finding transformed planetary science and led to thousands of exoplanet discoveries.
Key Facts
1.Announced in 1995
2.Around 51 Pegasi in Pegasus
3.The planet is 51 Pegasi b
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