NASA's Webb Unveils Bizarre Lemon-Shaped Exoplanet with Unique Atmosphere
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Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered a unique, lemon-shaped exoplanet called PSR J2322-2650b, orbiting a pulsar at a very close distance. The planet has an unusual composition dominated by helium and carbon, with surface temperatures up to 3,700°F, and may represent a new class of cosmic object due to its peculiar shape and atmosphere. Its origins are uncertain, raising the possibility of a new type of celestial body.
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