Summary
The planet completes one orbit in 91 Earth years, which is longer than the time Uranus takes to orbit the Sun.
Observations over a ten‑year period were required before the planet could be confirmed.
Key Points
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The planet's size exceeds that of Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system.
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Its orbital period is 91 years, indicating a distant, slow path around its star.
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The host star is relatively young, suggesting the planetary system is still early in its development.
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Detection relied on a decade of precise measurements by astronomers.
New Words to Learn
6 wordsJupiter
the largest planet in our solar system, used as a size reference
Uranus
a distant, icy planet in our solar system, known for its long orbital period
orbit
the curved path an object follows around a star or planet due to gravity
decade
a period of ten years
astronomers
scientists who study space objects like stars and planets
gravity
the force that pulls objects toward each other, keeping planets in orbit
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