Planet Formation around Stars (IMAGE)

University of Copenhagen

Planet Formation around Stars

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New research shows that planets up to four times the size of the Earth can form around very different stars -- including stars that are poorer in heavy elements.

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MediaFarm / Niels Bohr Institute

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