Scientists have discovered an unusual exoplanet in space whose shape resembles a lemon. The object, which has attracted significant interest in the scientific community, is named PSR J2322–2650b and was observed using the James Webb Space Telescope.
It has been found that the planet is close to Jupiter in size, but its appearance is completely different. Under the influence of extremely strong gravity, it has been stretched and taken on a lemon-like shape. Experts note that this deformation is caused by the powerful gravitational pull of the pulsar around which the planet orbits.
Most interestingly, PSR J2322–2650b does not orbit an ordinary star, but a neutron star. The planet is located very close to the pulsar — at a distance of approximately 1.6 million kilometers — and completes one full orbit in just 7.8 hours. This means it is constantly exposed to intense radiation.
Studies have also shown that the planet’s atmosphere is highly unusual: it contains a large amount of carbon, while water, methane, and carbon dioxide are almost absent. Scientists emphasize that such a composition has never been observed in any exoplanet before.
In short, PSR J2322–2650b has become one of the most mysterious objects in space, not only because of its shape, but also due to its origin and composition. This discovery has added yet another question mark to our understanding of the universe.
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