20 million-year-old Beta Pictoris system likely experienced an asteroid collision, observed by astronomer Christine Chen.
Asteroid collision likely occurred in Beta Pictoris, a "teenage" planetary system 63 light-years away. Astronomer Christine Chen observed this system, which has two known gas giant planets. The James Webb Telescope and another observatory are aiding in telling the tale of this recent event. Beta Pictoris, at 20 million years old, is still forming, making it an intriguing study for researchers.
June 16, 2024
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