Astronomers Directly Measure Mass, Distance of Saturn-Sized Rogue Planet

Astronomers Directly Measure Mass, Distance of Saturn-Sized Rogue Planet

Astronomers have for the first time directly measured both the mass and distance of a free-floating, Saturn-sized rogue planet. This breakthrough, achieved through combined Earth- and space-based observations, provides crucial insights into how planets are ejected from their star systems and drift through the galaxy.

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