October 9, 2025 4:09 PM
Astronomers spot young rogue planet gobbling up its surroundings
Just as Earth orbits the sun, most planets discovered beyond our solar system orbit a host star. But some are out there all by themselves, called rogue planets. While their origins are poorly understood, astronomers have now spotted a voracious one in its infancy that offers new insight into these lonely worlds. Researchers said this rogue planet, named Cha 1107-7626, is about five to 10 times more massive than Jupiter, our solar system's largest planet. It was observed during a strong burst of...