Helmi stream

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The Helmi stream is a stellar stream of the Milky Way galaxy. It started as a dwarf galaxy, now absorbed by the Milky Way as a stream. It was discovered in 1999, is formed of old stars deficient in heavy elements and has a mass of 10 to 100 million solar masses. It was absorbed by the Milky Way some 6 to 9 billion years ago.[1]

Planets of extragalactic origin

The Helmi stream is host to the first discovered planet of extragalactic origin, HIP 13044 b, around the star HIP 13044.[1]

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Scientific American, "Extragalactic Expat: Newfound Exoplanet Likely Came from Another Galaxy", John Matson , 18 November 2010
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