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NASA's Webb Pinpoints Millions of Stars Within Cigar Galaxy
New high-resolution imagery from the James Webb Space Telescope pierces through dense galactic dust to unveil the internal structure of the starburst galaxy M82.
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Astronomers identify largest and lowest density super-puff exoplanets yet
Researchers have identified a pair of exceptionally low-density gas giants that defy existing astronomical theories regarding how massive planets form. These super-puff worlds, located 1,110 light-years away, possess vast radii despite having only a small fraction of Jupiter's mass.
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Astronomers found two rare super puff planets lighter than cotton candy
Researchers have identified two giant exoplanets with densities comparable to shaving foam, marking them as some of the lightest worlds ever discovered. These rare super-puffs challenge existing models regarding how giant planets form.