KMT-2016-BLG-1820L b is an intriguing exoplanet discovered in 2018 using the clever technique of microlensing by the KMTNet team. This cosmic find orbits the star KMT-2016-BLG-1820L, which remains a bit of a mystery itself, nestled somewhere in the dense star fields our galaxy offers. Thanks to the powerful 18k Mosaic CCD camera, this planet popped into view not by direct sight but by its gravity bending the light of a more distant star — a neat cosmic trick! While it doesn’t have a catchy proper name yet, KMT-2016-BLG-1820L b sparks curiosity about the hidden worlds lurking quietly out there, just waiting for the next wave of clever astronomers to uncover their secrets.
