20-million-year-old Beta Pictoris star system shows evidence of a "cataclysmic" giant asteroid collision detected through 20-year-apart observations.
Astronomers have discovered evidence of a "cataclysmic" collision of giant asteroids in Beta Pictoris, a 20-million-year-old star system in the constellation Pictor around 63 light-years away. The collision, detected through 20-year-apart snapshots by two space telescopes, could help scientists better understand the formation of planets like Earth, providing a unique glimpse into the early stages of planetary development.
June 10, 2024
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