Astronomers with the European Southern Observatory say they've found a Jupiter-sized planet orbiting a dying star some 2,200 light-years from Earth. The planet, named HIP 13044b, is the first planet astronomers have detected in the Milky Way that likely was born in another galaxy.
Here's a link to the story:
http://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2010/1118/Found-a-planet-not-from-the-Milky-Way-circling-a-star-in-its-death-throes
I think this is cool. :)
Considering the fact that light travels approx 5.88 trillion miles in one year, I'd say that would be one hell of a commute.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE these articles that you post, Brian. :)