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OGLE-2018-BLG-0962L b

World type: gas_giant
Discovery method: Microlensing
Discovery year: 2021
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OGLE-2018-BLG-0962L b is a fascinating exoplanet discovered in 2021 using the clever technique of microlensing, where gravity acts like a cosmic magnifying glass to reveal hidden worlds. Orbiting the star OGLE-2018-BLG-0962L, this planet was spotted by the OGLE project using their trusty CCD Array, right here from Earth’s surface. While it doesn’t have a catchy nickname yet, this distant world reminds us how much the universe still has to offer beyond our solar system. Although we don’t have all the intimate details of its size or atmosphere, OGLE-2018-BLG-0962L b exemplifies the thrill of discovery and the marvel of planets found through the magic of gravitational microlensing. It’s a little cosmic treasure tucked in a faraway part of our galaxy!