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KMT-2016-BLG-2397L b is a gas_giant exoplanet discovered in 2020 using the Microlensing method.

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KMT-2016-BLG-2397L b

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Discovery Details

World type: gas_giant
Discovery method: Microlensing
Discovery year: 2020
Facility: KMTNet
Instrument: 18k Mosaic CCD camera
Telescope: 1.6 m wide-field telescope
KMT-2016-BLG-2397L b is a fascinating exoplanet discovered in 2020 using the clever microlensing technique by the KMTNet team. This cosmic gem orbits the star KMT-2016-BLG-2397L and was spotted thanks to the powerful 18k Mosaic CCD camera, a fancy technological eye on the ground. Imagine catching a distant glow as a massive object briefly bends the light of a background star—that's how this planet was found! While it doesn't boast a flashy proper name yet, KMT-2016-BLG-2397L b invites us to imagine mysterious worlds thousands of light-years away, quietly orbiting their stars, waiting for curious explorers to discover their secrets. It’s a delightful reminder of how much there still is to explore in our galaxy!