Meteorite study reveals early solar system was doughnut-shaped, challenging previous concentric rings theory.

A meteorite study suggests the early solar system was donut-shaped, challenging the previous dartboard-like concentric rings theory. Iron meteorites reveal that the protoplanetary disk of our solar system was doughnut-shaped, with refractory metals moving outward and trapped in the outer solar system by Jupiter. This new understanding of our solar system's formation provides a fresh perspective on its early history.

July 06, 2024
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