Rogue planet Cha 1107-7626 grows rapidly, offering insights into planet formation

A rogue planet is growing at a record rate of six billion tonnes per second, surprising astronomers with its rapid accretion of gas and dust. This young, free-floating planet, Cha 1107-7626, is exhibiting star-like behavior, including magnetic field activity influencing its growth and chemical changes in its surrounding disk. The discovery blurs the lines between stars and planets, offering new insights into the early formation stages of rogue worlds.