1,232-light-year distant exoplanet WASP-193b, 50% larger than Jupiter, has a cotton-candy-like density.

An exoplanet named WASP-193b, 1,232 light-years away, has been discovered with a density comparable to cotton candy. This oddly light and fluffy gas giant, 50% larger than Jupiter, could help researchers better understand planetary evolution. WASP-193b's density, 0.059 grams per cubic centimeter, is a unique anomaly among the 5,000+ exoplanets discovered to date.

May 14, 2024
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