NASA discovers an ancient object on its way out of our galaxy; Details inside

NASA’s citizen scientists have discovered CWISE J1249, a mysterious object speeding out of the Milky Way at 1 million miles per hour. Detected through NASA’s Backyard Worlds: Planet 9 project, this ancient object, possibly a star or brown dwarf, challenges classification due to its low mass and metallicity. The discovery underscores the importance of infrared astronomy and highlights the valuable contributions of amateur astronomers in advancing our understanding of the cosmos.