The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has discovered Jupiter-sized "planets" that move freely in space and are not gravitationally bound to any star. BBC reports.
Scientists were amazed that these objects seemed to move in pairs. Astronomers are currently trying to find an explanation for this.
In a new detailed study of the Orion Nebula, scientists using the telescope discovered and observed about 20 pairs of these objects, called "Jupiter Mass Binary Objects" (JuMBO).
According to one of the hypotheses, these objects were formed in the nebula region, where matter density was insufficient to form full-fledged stars.
On the other hand, they formed as ordinary gas giants but were thrown out of their orbits by various gravitational disturbances.
"Currently, the hypothesis of a forced exit from orbit is more preferred," said Professor Mark McLaughlin, who led the team of scientists studying the Orion Nebula.
