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Ever wondered why the Radial Velocity (RV) method, a cornerstone of exoplanet discovery, seems to uncover so many massive planets? This video dives into the fascinating reasons behind this observational bias.

In this insightful exploration, you'll discover:
► How the Radial Velocity method works by detecting stellar 'wobbles' caused by orbiting planets.
► Why more massive planets, especially those close to their stars, produce a much stronger and more detectable gravitational pull.
► The inherent detection limitations and biases of the RV method that favor large, fast-orbiting worlds.
► How this bias affects our current understanding of exoplanet populations and discovery trends.


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