What type of planet was common among the first planets found using the Doppler method?
A) Earth-like planets
B) super-Earths
C) hot Jupiters
D) mini-Neptunes

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The first planets found using the Doppler method were predominantly "hot Jupiters," which are large, gas giant planets that orbit very close to their stars. This is because their large masses and close orbits cause significant stellar wobble, making them easier to detect with the Doppler method.

What Type of Planet Was Common Among the First Planets