Planet Spotted Outside Our Galaxy

planets-HIP-13044B-largeA team of researchers has discovered a Jupiter-like planet located on the outskirts of our Milky Way galaxy. It is the first of its kind to be discovered, as it is believed that the planet (called HIP 13044b) and its parent star (HIP 13044) formed outside of our galaxy and were “captured” by the Milky Way some six billion years ago, Space.com reports.

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