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  • Largest Exoplanets Discovered: Diameter vs. Mass - A Comprehensive Overview
    It's tricky to say definitively which is the "biggest" planet discovered, as there are different ways to measure size:

    * By diameter: HD 100546 b is currently considered the largest exoplanet discovered, with a diameter about 6.9 times that of Jupiter.

    * By mass: DENIS-0255-4700 b is the most massive exoplanet discovered, with a mass about 28 times that of Jupiter.

    However, it's important to remember that:

    * We're constantly discovering new exoplanets: The field of exoplanet research is rapidly evolving, so it's possible that even bigger planets will be found in the future.

    * Measurement uncertainties exist: It's difficult to determine the exact size and mass of exoplanets due to their distance and indirect observation methods.

    So, while HD 100546 b currently holds the record for diameter, and DENIS-0255-4700 b holds the record for mass, this could change as new discoveries are made.

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