At least 70 free-floating planets found in the Milky Way

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ROGUE PLANETS don’t play by the rules. These free floaters roam the universe on their own without being bound to a host star.

Astronomers know very little about these rebellious worlds, but a recent discovery may help them learn more about free-floating planets. Using data from several telescopes worldwide, a team of astronomers discovered at least 70 rogue planets in the Milky Way, marking the largest group of rogue planets ever found.

A group of researchers detailed its discovery in a study published Wednesday in the journal Nature Astronomy.

 
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