Astronomers Catch a Giant Planet Forming in a Swirl of Dust
A seemingly quiet star just gave up one of the universe’s best-kept secrets: a massive gas giant forming in its dusty disc. For years, MP Mus appeared featureless—no planets, no gaps, no drama. But when scientists used deeper ALMA imaging and paired it with stellar wobble data from Gaia, a dramatic picture emerged: a planet [...]
A seemingly quiet star just gave up one of the universe’s best-kept secrets: a massive gas giant forming in its dusty disc. For years, MP Mus appeared featureless—no planets, no gaps, no drama. But when scientists used deeper ALMA imaging and paired it with stellar wobble data from Gaia, a dramatic picture emerged: a planet [...] What's Your Reaction?
