OGLE (Optical Gravitational Lensing Experiment)

The Optical Gravitational Lensing Experiment (OGLE) is a scientific project that observes millions of stars in the night sky to detect gravitational lensing events. Gravitational lensing occurs when a massive object, like a star or galaxy, warps space and bends light from more distant objects, acting like a giant cosmic magnifying glass. By carefully monitoring brightness changes in stars over time, OGLE identifies these lensing effects, which help astronomers study dark matter, discover exoplanets, and understand the structure of our universe. It’s a key tool in exploring the unseen aspects of the cosmos.