U-M astronomers conduct first search for forming planets wit

Planets form in disks of dust and gas called protoplanetary disks that whirl around a central protostar during its final assembly.

Although several dozens of such disks have been imaged, just two planets have been caught in the act of forming so far. Now, astronomers are aiming the powerful instrum

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