Astronomers discover rare super-Jupiter orbiting distant star
Phys.org
February 23, 2026
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Astronomers have uncovered an extraordinary new exoplanet, a rare super-Jupiter that is slightly larger and nearly five times more massive than Jupiter. Orbiting the distant star TIC-65910228, this colossal world challenges previous assumptions about planetary formation, as such massive planets are uncommon, particularly around bright stars like this one. Discovered using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), the find highlights the satellite's ability to detect large, distant
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Originally published on Phys.org on 2/23/2026