- Space - Astronomy - Planets - Exoplanets ## 'We may need to think differently': Star system with 'backward' planet moving the wrong way around its star has scientists puzzled A newly discovered exoplanet orbits its star backward, and it's a mystery why. The system and others like it could shed light on how some complex planetary systems form. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. - Copy link - Facebook - Reddit - Pinterest - Flipboard Researchers have discovered an exoplanet that travels around its small, red star backward,…