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Rogue Planet Animation

Rogue planets are free-floating planets that do not orbit a star and instead travel through space. Scientists think they are outcasts from developing planetary systems and may be very numerous throught the galaxy.
 

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For More Information

https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2020/unveiling-rogue-planets-with-nasas-roman-space-telescope


Credits

Robert Hurt (IPAC): Animator
Scott Wiessinger (USRA): Producer
Claire Andreoli (NASA/GSFC): Public Affairs Officer
Ashley Balzer (ADNET Systems, Inc.): Science Writer
Please give credit for this item to:
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. However, individual items should be credited as indicated above.