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KMT-2016-BLG-0212L b

World type: gas_giant
Discovery method: Microlensing
Discovery year: 2018
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Meet KMT-2016-BLG-0212L b, a mysterious world discovered in 2018 thanks to the clever technique of microlensing, where gravity acts like a cosmic magnifying glass. This planet orbits the star KMT-2016-BLG-0212L and was spotted by the Korean Microlensing Telescope Network (KMTNet), using their trusty 18k Mosaic CCD camera from the ground. While we don’t know its exact size or distance from Earth, this discovery highlights the incredible ways astronomers uncover hidden worlds far beyond our solar system. Imagine a planet revealed not by its own light, but by a fleeting glimpse through the gravity of its star—like a cosmic magic trick that turns the sky into a theater of endless possibility!