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Big planet orbiting a small star: Scientists discover rare pairing in Milky Way galaxy

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Astronomers have discovered a massive gas giant, TOI-6894b, orbiting the red dwarf star TOI-6894, a pairing that defies current planetary formation theories. This planet, slightly larger than Saturn but half its mass, orbits its star every three days and boasts a cooler temperature, potentially allowing for the detection of chemicals like ammonia. Scientists aim to use the James Webb Space Telescope to further investigate this intriguing exoplanet.

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