Super Neptune-like planet dragged by star

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Hypervelocity star drags fastest exoplanet through space at 1.2 million mph

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NASA scientists have discovered what they suspect is the hypervelocity star racing through space with a Neptune -like planet in tow.

The system appears to be moving at an incredible speed of 1.2 million miles per hour ( 1.9 million kilometers per hour ) If the discovery is confirmed, it will be the fastest extrasolar planet, "exoplanet," system ever seen.

The star and the planet it drags along with it were first hinted at in 2011 thanks to a chance alignment and a phenomenon first predicted by Albert Einstein in 1915 .

The team's research was published on Tuesday ( Feb. 10 ) in The Astronomical Journal .

MOA used MOA for its broad field of view and then followed up with Keck and Gaia for sharper resolution.

"Thanks to Roman ’s powerful view and planned survey strategy, we won’t need to rely on additional telescopes," Terry said.

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