New Gas Giant Forming in Baby Solar System
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Astronomers at the University of Arizona have discovered a massive new planet forming in a baby solar system called WISPIT two, located 437 light-years from Earth. This planet, named WISPIT two c, is one of at least two giant planets carving gaps in a disk of dust and gas around a young star. The discovery, made using the MagAO-X camera, has experts buzzing as it provides a clear window into how solar systems build themselves. Follow-up observations confirmed the planets existence and revealed carbon monoxide gas swirling in its atmosphere, indicating a young gas giant still growing. WISPIT two is set to be a prime lab for planet formation studies for years to come.
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