laguuneet

A laguuneet is a hypothetical celestial object, a type of rogue planet that is theorized to exist but has not yet been definitively observed. The concept of laguuneets arises from simulations of planetary system formation and evolution, which suggest that some planets may be ejected from their parent star systems due to gravitational interactions with other massive bodies. These ejected planets would then drift through interstellar space, untethered to any star.

The term "laguuneet" itself is not a formally recognized astronomical term, but rather a speculative name sometimes used in discussions about such objects. The existence of rogue planets, in general, is supported by indirect evidence, including gravitational lensing events that could be caused by massive, dark objects passing in front of distant stars. If laguuneets exist, they would be exceedingly difficult to detect as they would not emit their own light and would only be visible through their gravitational influence or faint thermal emission. Studying such objects, if found, could provide valuable insights into planetary system dynamics and the prevalence of planets beyond the confines of star systems.