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Kepler K2 Campaign 9: II. First space-based discovery of an exoplanet using microlensing

publication date10. 04. 2022
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missions icon Kepler 7. 3. 2009 - 15. 11. 2018 Ended: Success

Exoplanet orbiting red dwarf star

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K2-2016-BLG-0005L 16960 ly
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