Astronomers found a smooth debris disk around star Vega, challenging theories of planet formation.

Astronomers using the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes have discovered a remarkably smooth debris disk around the star Vega, located about 25 light-years away. The disk, measuring nearly 100 billion miles in diameter, shows no clear signs of large planets, challenging previous theories on planetary formation. This finding offers new insights into the dynamics of circumstellar disks and the potential for planet development, prompting a reevaluation of exoplanetary systems.

November 01, 2024
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