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Galactic Oddity: Astronomers Spot Giant Planet That’s As Light as Cotton Candy


Astronomers have discovered WASP-193b, an extraordinarily light planet orbiting a distant star in our galaxy. It outstrips Jupiter in size but matches the density of cotton candy, presenting a mystery in planetary science. The new planet, named WASP-193b, appears to dwarf Jupiter in size, yet it

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