Meet OGLE-2016-BLG-1195L b, a fascinating exoplanet discovered in 2017 using the clever microlensing technique—think of it as cosmic detective work where a star’s gravity acts like a magnifying glass! Orbiting the star OGLE-2016-BLG-1195L, this distant world was uncovered by the OGLE project, using their trusty CCD Array on the ground. Although it doesn’t have a catchy nickname yet, this planet sparks curiosity because microlensing discoveries often reveal planets far, far away, sometimes thousands of light-years from Earth. OGLE-2016-BLG-1195L b offers a glimpse into the vastness of our galaxy’s planetary census, showing just how creative astronomers get when hunting for hidden worlds beyond the reach of more traditional telescopes.
