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MOA-2015-BLG-337L b

World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Microlensing
Discovery year: 2018
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MOA-2015-BLG-337L b is a fascinating exoplanet discovered in 2018 using the clever technique of microlensing, where the light from a distant star is bent and brightened by the planet’s gravity like a cosmic magnifying glass. This intriguing world orbits the star MOA-2015-BLG-337L and was spotted thanks to the dedicated MOA CCD Array on the ground. While it doesn't have a catchy nickname yet, MOA-2015-BLG-337L b stands out as a reminder of how innovative methods help astronomers uncover hidden planets far beyond our solar system. Though details like its distance from Earth remain a bit mysterious, this planet’s discovery highlights the exciting frontier of looking at the universe through new lenses — quite literally!