Two ‘Super-Puff’ Planets Lighter Than Candy Candy Discovered by Researchers
Researchers have identified two Jupiter-sized exoplanets with a density lower than cotton candy located 1,100 light-years from Earth.
Quick answers
How far away are these planets?
The planets are located 1,100 light-years away.
What is the size of these planets?
They are described as Jupiter-sized and 1,000 times larger than Earth.
What is unique about their density?
They are reported to be lighter than cotton candy or fluff.
The brief
Astronomers have discovered two giant exoplanets characterized by their extremely low density. The planets are described as being larger than Earth but lighter than cotton candy or fluff.
Coverage from NASA, Yahoo, Action News 5, CBC, and Universe Today highlights the physical composition of these worlds. These reports emphasize that despite their Jupiter-like size, the planets possess an unusually light internal structure.
Future updates will depend on further study regarding the composition of these planets. Coverage does not yet specify the mechanisms responsible for the low density or provide additional details about the surrounding star system.
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- Cotton Candy Planets: NASA Finds Jupiter-Sized Worlds Lighter Than Fluff 1,100 Light-Years Away Yahoo · 57d ago
- Astronomers find 2 giant planets that are lighter than cotton candy Action News 5 · 57d ago
- These planets are 1,000 times bigger than Earth, but lighter than cotton candy: study CBC · 57d ago
- Two Planets Lighter Than Candy Floss Universe Today · 57d ago
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