NASA discovers lemon-shaped exoplanet
NASA has announced the discovery of an unusual exoplanet—a gas giant the size of Jupiter but with an elongated, lemon-like shape. Scientists note that the planet's deformation is caused by the powerful gravitational influence of a neutron star around which it orbits. The physical properties of this new object do not fit existing models of planet formation, making this discovery unique in modern astronomy.
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NASA has been actively researching exoplanets and previously recorded several unusual objects, but none have exhibited such a pronounced anomaly as this planet.
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NASA physicists have discovered a lemon-shaped gas giant deformed by a neutron star, challenging existing planetary models.
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