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KMT-2021-BLG-1077L c

World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Microlensing
Discovery year: 2022
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KMT-2021-BLG-1077L c is a fascinating exoplanet discovered in 2022 around the star KMT-2021-BLG-1077L using the clever technique of microlensing. This method uses the gravity of a star and its planets as a cosmic magnifying glass to reveal distant worlds that would otherwise be invisible. Thanks to the dedicated KMTNet team and their high-tech 18k Mosaic CCD camera, this planet was spotted from the ground, showcasing the power of Earth-based observatories in the hunt for new worlds. While details like its exact distance from us remain a mystery for now, KMT-2021-BLG-1077L c invites us to imagine the extraordinary variety of planets thriving in our galaxy, waiting for us to uncover their secrets!