Protoplanetary disks surround most stars in the universe, but the processes that lead to the formation of stars and planetary systems remain largely unclear. Using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, a team of astronomers led by researchers from the University of Arizona has gained unprecedented insights into the forces shaping protoplanetary disks. Their observations show what our solar system may have looked like 4.6 billion years ago.
Webb data: Elusive details in young star systems
Winds of change.
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