Geoffrey Marcy2004
Contributes radial-velocity measurements identifying the short-period planet 55 Cancri e.
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Contributes radial-velocity measurements identifying the short-period planet 55 Cancri e.
Leads analysis revealing a low-mass inner planet in the 55 Cancri system.
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