"Cotton Candy Planet and Devouring Exoplanet: Fascinating Discoveries in Outer Space"

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"Cotton Candy Planet and Devouring Exoplanet: Fascinating Discoveries in Outer Space"
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Astronomers have discovered an exoplanet called WASP-193b, located 1,232 light-years away, that is nearly 50% larger than Jupiter but has a density comparable to cotton candy. This rare and fluffy planet could provide insights into planetary evolution and the formation of planetary systems. While its properties pose some challenges to current planetary evolution models, WASP-193b presents an excellent opportunity for further study, particularly to analyze its atmosphere using the James Webb Space Telescope.

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