A New Look at How Planets are Formed
A New Look at How Planets are Formed
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The James Webb Space Telescope is giving astronomers a closer look at the creation and development of planets. University of Arizona planetary scientist Ilaria Pascucci discusses a new study on protoplanetary disks, described as a cradle where new planets are born.
Ilaria Pascucci spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus of Planetary Science at the University of Arizona.
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