Protoplanetary Disks in the Taurus Star-Forming Region (IMAGE)

University of Arizona

Protoplanetary Disks in the Taurus Star-Forming Region

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Until recently, protoplanetary disks were believed to be smooth, like pancake-like objects. The results from this study show that some disks are more like doughnuts with holes, but even more often appear as a series of rings. The rings are likely carved by planets that are otherwise invisible to us.

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Feng Long

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