Fast-moving unbound star has broken the galactic speed record
Tuesday, March 10, 2015 - 20:10
in Astronomy & Space
Astronomers have discovered the fastest ever unbound star in our galaxy. The unbound star, named US708, is traveling at 1,200 kilometers per second -- the fastest speed ever recorded for such an object in our galaxy -- meaning it is not held back by gravity and will eventually leave the Milky Way.