"Explosive Spiral: Hot Jupiter Planet Discovered 950 Light Years Away"

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Source: The Jerusalem Post
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A study has revealed that the exoplanet HAT-P-32b, located 950 light years away from Earth, is losing its atmospheric helium, resulting in the creation of massive gas trails. This makes it the largest known planetary structure in space. HAT-P-32b is a "hot Jupiter" with a short orbital rotation and a mass of approximately 0.68 Jupiter. Scientists hope to gain insights into the phenomenon of atmospheric escape by studying this planet.

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