Astronomers capture an unprecedented view of gas giant formation in action

EngineeringNews newsroom brief · 3h ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

In recent decades, astronomers have reconstructed a fairly complete scenario for planet formation, from minute dust motes clumping together to the emergence of rocky spheres thousands of kilometers across, like Earth, or larger gas giants like Jupiter.

In recent decades, astronomers have reconstructed a fairly complete scenario for planet formation, from minute dust motes clumping together to the emergence of rocky spheres thousands of kilometers across, like Earth, or larger gas giants like Jupiter. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking engineering. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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