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Protoplanetary Disks

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Astronomers Confirm Mineral Condensation Signaling Planet Birth Around Protostar HOPS-315

The observation marks a milestone in real-time studies of mineral condensation in planet formation, paving the way for tracking grain growth.

Astronomers Observe First Solid Condensation of Rocky Planet Precursors Around Distant Star

JWST spots silicon monoxide and methane in WASP-121b’s atmosphere, revealing its icy origins

Astronomers Confirm Four Rocky Planets Orbiting Barnard's Star

Study Explores Potential for Rogue Planets to Join Solar System

New Kuiper Belt Discoveries Challenge Solar System Formation Theories

Astronomers Reveal Diverse Planet Formation Processes in Groundbreaking Survey