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Astronomers discover two Jupiter-sized super-puff planets
Researchers have identified a pair of low-density exoplanets, TOI-791 b and c, that challenge existing theories on how planetary systems form and evolve.
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NASA TESS mission identifies first exoplanet using gravitational microlensing
NASA's TESS satellite has successfully utilized gravitational microlensing to discover a super-Jupiter 40,000 light-years away, marking an evolution in its capabilities.
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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.