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- Scientists used the Webb space telescope to observe the system.
- They discovered a new type of planet near a pulsar.
- The planet has an atmosphere of helium and carbon.
- Soot clouds move in the planet’s air.
- Carbon under pressure may form diamonds.
- Strong gravity pulls the planet into a lemon shape.
- The planet has about the mass of Jupiter.
- Scientists need more observations to understand it.
Difficult words
- atmosphere — the layer of gas around a planet
- pulsar — a star that sends regular pulses of light
- gravity — a force that pulls objects toward each other
- soot — black powder or dust from burned material
- observe — to watch or look at something carefully
- carbon — a chemical element found in many materials
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Discussion questions
- Have you ever looked at the sky with a telescope?
- Do you want to learn more about planets?
- Would you like to see pictures from space telescopes?
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