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OGLE-2017-BLG-1375L b

World type: gas_giant
Discovery method: Microlensing
Discovery year: 2020
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OGLE-2017-BLG-1375L b is a fascinating exoplanet discovered in 2020 using a clever trick called microlensing, where the gravity of its host star, OGLE-2017-BLG-1375L, acts like a cosmic magnifying glass. This celestial body was spotted thanks to the relentless eyes of the OGLE CCD Array, a ground-based telescope that keeps watch over the stars. While we don't have a flashy proper name for this world yet, its discovery showcases the power of ground observatories in unveiling hidden planets far beyond our solar system. Orbiting quietly in the vastness of space, OGLE-2017-BLG-1375L b reminds us that the universe is full of surprises, waiting for curious explorers like us to find them.