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Milky Way a galactic cannibal

Artist's impression shows HIP 13044 b

Artist's impression of HIP 13044 b, an exoplanet orbiting a star that entered our galaxy, the Milky Way, from another galaxy. 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. Source: ESO/L. Calcada.

Scientists spot extragalactic exoplanet being devoured by our galaxy. Plus: new Australian space engineering centre opens; and CERN scientists a step closer to understanding antimatter.

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Subjects: astronomy-space, planets-and-asteroids, the-universe, space-exploration, spacecraft, stars