Gravitational Microlensing (IMAGE)

W. M. Keck Observatory

Gravitational Microlensing

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Planet OGLE-2012-BLG-0950Lb was detected through gravitational microlensing, a phenomenon that acts as nature's magnifying glass.

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CREDIT: LCO/D. BENNETT

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