Scientists discover lightest planets called super-puffs

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Astronomers found two giant planets, as big as Jupiter. These planets are much lighter than cotton candy.

The planets have very low density, like shaving foam. They are probably made of hydrogen and helium gas.

These planets orbit a star 1,110 light-years from Earth. NASA's Tess satellite found them, and telescopes measured density.

Jupiter is 35 times denser than these two light planets. Such \"super-puffs\" are very rare; fewer than 40 are known.

Studying these rare planets helps scientists understand planet formation. This research teaches us more about our place in the cosmos.

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What did astronomers find?

Astronomers found two giant planets, as big as Jupiter.

What are these planets made of?

They are probably made of hydrogen and helium gas.

Why is studying these planets important?

Studying these rare planets helps scientists understand planet formation.

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