Researchers release radial velocity measurements for 70 Oph AB star system

2025 observations using the Magellan II Clay Telescope produced hundreds of readings for the high priority target system.

Dana Whitfield

Asteroid & Near-Earth Object Reporter

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct 16, 2026 - Astronomers have published a large radial velocity dataset for the 70 Oph AB star system ^[1]. The dataset contains 499 measurements for 70 Oph A and 334 measurements for 70 Oph B. All readings were collected during 2025 using the Magellan II Clay Telescope. 70 Oph AB remains a high priority target for upcoming telescopes including NASA's Habitable Worlds Observatory ^[2]. Reports covering this work will be presented at upcoming NASA community meetings, alongside studies for the Habitable Worlds Observatory and technosignature research ^[3]. Impact Insight. Radial velocity measurements detect the tiny gravitational wobble of a star caused by orbiting planets. This is the standard method for confirming exoplanets around nearby stars. Robust baseline datasets such as this are required to prepare high value targets for deep observation by next generation telescopes.

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Researchers collected 499 radial velocity measurements for 70 Oph A and 334 for 70 Oph B during 2025 using the Magellan II Clay Telescope. · Universe Today
70 Oph AB remains a high priority target for upcoming telescopes including NASA's Habitable Worlds Observatory. · Universe Today
Reports from SIGs and SAGs at the meeting will cover NASA community studies about the Habitable Worlds Observatory and technosignatures. · NASA ScienceUnited Statesofficial source

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