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Astronomers have discovered WASP-193b, a planet larger than Jupiter but with a density similar to cotton candy, challenging existing planetary formation theories. This "puffy Jupiter" is 50% bigger than Jupiter but only a tenth as dense, making it an anomaly among over 5,500 known exoplanets. Further analysis, especially of its atmosphere, is needed to understand its unique characteristics.
Scientists have discovered an exoplanet called WASP-193b, located 1,200 light years away, which is roughly 50 times the size of Neptune but has only about one percent the density of Earth. Dubbed an "extremely low-density super-Neptune," WASP-193b belongs to a rare class of cloud-like planets that are fluffy like cotton candy. Despite its age of up to six billion years, it challenges the prevailing theory about the formation of such "super-puff" planets. Further research is needed to understand the unique properties of WASP-193b and the mysteries of the universe.
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.