Nearby Star Gliese 536 Hosts Second Exoplanet

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Nearby Star Gliese 536 Hosts Second Exoplanet
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Astronomers have discovered a second exoplanet orbiting the nearby star Gliese 536 using radial velocity measurements, revealing a low-mass planet about 5.89 times the Earth's mass with a 32.76-day orbit, making it a promising target for atmospheric studies.

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