It doesnt take a rocket scientist to make important astronomical discoveries.
Sometimes, all it takes is an internet connection and some spare time.
In one such series, Bickle, Kabatnik, and Rothermich noticed an object moving in the images.
One hypothesis is that CWISE J1249 is moving so fast because it was close to a star that went supernova.© W.M. Keck Observatory/Adam Makarenko
They reported their findings through the Backyard Worlds portal.
Whatever it is, its moving fast, with what the researchers called a unique trajectory and speed.
Its not just the speed thats unusual.
When I first saw how fast it was moving, I was convinced it must have been reported already.
Dont feel too bad.
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