ESO Coudé Échelle Spectrometer An instrument attached to the 1.4-meter telescope at La Silla Observatory that is being used to search for extrasolar planets by the radial velocity method. It was successful in detecting HR 810, a planet in one of the most Earth-like orbits so far found. Related category OBSERVATORIES AND TELESCOPES Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) |