It was discovered in 2000 by the Geneva Extrasolar Planet Search Team led by Michel Mayor.

This object was discovered by Christophe Lovis and Michel Mayor of the Geneva Observatory using the radial velocity technique.

Within months a group led by Michel Mayor published a paper refuting the validity of the claim.

It was discovered on August 7, 2000 by a team led by Michel Mayor.

The exoplanet's discovery was made public on October 6, 1995 by Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz.

This planet was discovered by Chad Lovis and Michel Mayor in June 2007.

Shaw Prize with Michel Mayor (2005)

The first planet discovered (designated HD 82943 b) was announced in 2000 by a team of French astronomers led by Michel Mayor.

In the field of astronomy, Michel Mayor discovered in 1995, 51 Pegasi B, the first extrasolar planet orbiting a sun-like star.

He is understudy to Michel Mayor.