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OGLE-2005-BLG-169L b

World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Microlensing
Discovery year: 2006
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OGLE-2005-BLG-169L b is a fascinating exoplanet discovered back in 2006 using the clever technique of microlensing by the OGLE (Optical Gravitational Lensing Experiment) team. Orbiting the star OGLE-2005-BLG-169L, this planet was detected thanks to the subtle bending of light caused by its gravity—a cosmic magic trick played out on a galactic stage. While it's tucked away far from our cozy neighborhood, OGLE-2005-BLG-169L b reminds us just how creative astronomers get to find worlds beyond the usual methods. Though we can't zoom in for a closer look, it’s a charming example of the hidden planets waiting to be discovered across the Milky Way, each one sparking our imagination about the vastness and variety of the universe.