NFT token detail for exoplanet KMT-2017-BLG-1057L b. Only at exoplanetary.systems
KMT-2017-BLG-1057L b is a sub_neptune exoplanet discovered in 2024
using the Microlensing method at KMTNet. The 1.6 m wide-field telescope
was employed with the instruments of the 18k Mosaic CCD camera.
KMT-2017-BLG-1057L b
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Discovery Details
World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Microlensing
Discovery year: 2024
Facility: KMTNet
Instrument: 18k Mosaic CCD camera
Telescope: 1.6 m wide-field telescope
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Meet KMT-2017-BLG-1057L b, a distant world unveiled in 2024 thanks to the clever cosmic trick of microlensing, spotted by the KMTNet telescope array using its powerful 18k Mosaic CCD camera. This planet orbits the star KMT-2017-BLG-1057L, tucked away in the depths of our galaxy, discovered from right here on Earth. While it doesn't yet have a catchy nickname, KMT-2017-BLG-1057L b sparks our imagination as a mysterious and intriguing exoplanet, revealed through the rare alignment of starlight bending around its star. It’s a shining example of how astronomers keep pushing boundaries, using gravity’s lens to find new worlds hidden in the cosmic crowd. Out there, this planet orbits quietly, waiting for us to learn more about its secrets.