Astronomers think they’ve just discovered two more rogue planets wandering the Milky Way alone. And according to the new study, which is set for publication in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics, the planets are likely just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to free-floating worlds hiding in our galaxy.
These Two New 'Rogue Planets' Wander the Cosmos Without Stars
Rogue planets, like the one shown in this artist’s concept, drift through interstellar space alone, and are thought to be prevalent throughout the Milky Way. (Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech)
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