PSO J318.5-22

PSO J318.5 -22 is an exoplanet orbiting no star, a so-called cosmic vagabond. Its mass is about 6 times larger than that of Jupiter. The planet belongs to the Beta Pictoris group and is about 80 light-years away from Earth. The age of the gas giant is estimated at 12 million years. Since its measured values ​​are not hindered by an all dominating central star, which scientists hope for brand new information about the origin and evolution of Jupiter-like planets in general and planetary rovers in particular.

The planet was discovered in 2013 at coordinates 21h 14m 8s ( RA ) and 22 ° 51 ' 36 "( declination ) using the Pan- STARRS telescope.