Universetoday iconUniversetodayOct 1, 2026

First Direct Image of Protoplanet Swirling Surrounding Gas

The formation and evolution of planets is the driving force behind both where and how we might find life beyond Earth. Until now, researchers have been limited to visualizing the swirling gas and dust forming planets through computer models.

First Direct Image of Protoplanet Swirling Surrounding Gas

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The formation and evolution of planets is the driving force behind both where and how we might find life beyond Earth.

Until now, researchers have been limited to visualizing the swirling gas and dust forming planets through computer models.

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The formation and evolution of planets is the driving force behind both where and how we might find life beyond Earth. Until now, researchers have been limited to visualizing the swirling gas and dust forming planets through computer models.

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