Researchers (IMAGE) University of Copenhagen - Niels Bohr Institute Caption Jes Jørgensen, Associate Professor and Per Bjerkeli, Postdoc at the Niels Bohr Institute have observed the early phases in the formation of a new solar system and have observed how powerful whirlwinds shoot out from the rotating cloud of gas and dust. Credit Credit: Ola Jakup Joensen, NBI). Usage Restrictions Credit: Ola Jakup Joensen, NBI). License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.