First planet of extragalactic origin (artist’s impression)

This artist’s impression shows HIP 13044 b, an exoplanet orbiting a star that entered our galaxy, the Milky Way, from another galaxy. This planet of extragalactic origin was detected by a European team of astronomers using the MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope at ESO’s La Silla Observatory in Chile. The Jupiter-like planet is particularly unusual, as it is orbiting a star nearing the end of its life and could be about to be engulfed by it, giving clues about the fate of our own planetary system in the distant future.

Credit:

ESO/L. Calçada

About the Image

Id:eso1045a
Type:Artwork
Release date:18 November 2010, 20:00
Related releases:eso1045
Related announcements:ann1085
Size:4321 x 2870 px

About the Object

Name:HIP 13044 b
Type:Milky Way : Planet
Distance:2000 light years
Category:Illustrations

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