Dusty, gassy origins of giant planets observed at last

An international team of physicists has finally found proof of circumplanetary disks, adding substantial weight to current theoretical models of planet formation. These disks of gas surrounded by dust have eluded detection, until now.

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Category: Space

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• Astronomy
• Astrophysics
• Gas Giant
• Monash University
• Planet
• Solar System

from New Atlas (Gizmag) http://bit.ly/2JVZtyI