Rogue planet growing at Six billion tonnes a second
Researchers have revealed a dramatic ‘growth spurt’ in a mysterious rogue planet, a rare type of planet that drifts freely through space, untethered to any star.
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Giant free-floating planets may form their own planetary systems
New research has found that giant free floating planets have the potential to form their own miniature planetary systems without the need for a star.
Should we replace stars with planets on our Christmas trees?
Mystery of the Star of Bethlehem
Milky Way could have 100 billion brown dwarfs
St Andrews astronomer reaches for the stars
Doors open to star factory
Open night at the observatory presents opportunity to explore an unusual cluster of young stars
Star light star bright
Open night at University offers chance to see centuries old stars