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The discovery of the unusual lemon-shaped exoplanet PSR J2322-2650b was made using the James Webb Space Telescope, highlighting its advanced observational capabilities. The telescope enabled scientists to study an extreme planetary system located very close to a pulsar, where intense gravitational forces have stretched the planet into an elongated shape. James Webb’s infrared sensitivity and ability to observe environments with minimal stellar interference allowed researchers to obtain a clear atmospheric spectrum of the planet. This breakthrough demonstrates the telescope’s transformative role in deepening understanding of exotic planetary structures, extreme cosmic conditions, and the diversity of planetary systems in the universe.