carbon monoxide, new discoveries, outer space, protoplanetary discs
Astronomers frequently observe carbon monoxide in planetary nurseries. The compound is ultra-bright and extremely common in protoplanetary disks — regions of dust and gas where planets form around young stars — making it a prime target for scientists. But for the last decade or so, something hasn’t been adding up when it comes to carbon ...
Giant planets that developed early in a star system’s life could solve a mystery of why spiral structures are not observed in young protoplanetary discs, according to a new study by University of Warwick astronomers. The research, published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters and partially supported by the Royal Society, provides an explanation for the lack of ...
