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Astronomers identified a rare type of exoplanet using a detection method not originally designed for NASA's TESS mission, uncovering a distant super-Jupiter.

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40,000 light-years away

Who
NASA, Astronomers
What
Astronomers identified a rare type of exoplanet using a detection method not originally designed for NASA's TESS mission, uncovering a distant super-Jupiter.
When
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:12:54 GMT · 2h 10m ago
Where
40,000 light-years away ·
Why
The discovery was made using a detection method not originally designed for NASA's TESS mission.
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This discovery expands the understanding of exoplanet types and the capabilities of space observation missions.

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