Planets Discovered By ELODIE
The first extrasolar planet to be discovered orbiting a Sun-like star, 51 Pegasi b, was discovered in 1995 using this instrument. Over twenty such planets have been found with ELODIE. This instrument was also used to find a planet by the transit method.
| Planet | Date announced |
|---|---|
| 51 Pegasi b | 6 October 1995 |
| Gliese 876 b | 1998 |
| 14 Herculis b | 6 July 1998 |
| HD 209458 b | 1999 |
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