A unique lemon-shaped planet was discovered in the universe

Scientists have discovered an unusual exoplanet in the universe shaped like a lemon. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

This object has sparked great interest in scientific circles and was named PSR J2322–2650b. The planet was observed through the James Webb Space Telescope, and its size is close to Jupiter, but its appearance is completely different.

Under strong gravitational influence, the planet has stretched and taken on a lemon-like shape. According to scientists, such deformation was caused by the extremely strong gravitational pull of a moving object — a pulsar.

A particularly noteworthy aspect is that PSR J2322–2650b is not orbiting an ordinary star but a neutron star. It is located very close to the pulsar — approximately 1.6 million kilometers away — and completes one orbit in just 7.8 hours.

This subjects the planet to constant intense radiation. Research has also revealed that the planet’s atmosphere is highly unusual.

Although the atmosphere contains a high amount of carbon, water, methane, and carbon dioxide are almost absent. Scientists emphasize that such an unusual composition has never been observed in any exoplanet before.

In conclusion, PSR J2322–2650b has become one of the most mysterious objects in the universe not only because of its extraordinary shape but also due to its origin and composition. This discovery adds new questions to our scientific understanding of the universe.