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Stunning Images of Newborn Star Reveal Planet Formation

7/20/2025

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Astronomers have unveiled stunning images of HOPS-315, a newborn star located 1,300 light-years away, showcasing the initial phases of planet formation. Utilizing the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array, they observed hot minerals crystallizing around the star. This groundbreaking discovery sheds light on the origins of our solar system, dating back 4.5 billion years.

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Astronomers have unveiled stunning images of HOPS-315, a newborn star located 1,300 light-years away, showcasing the initial phases of planet formation. Utilizing the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array, they observed hot minerals crystallizing around the star. This groundbreaking discovery sheds light on the origins of our solar system, dating back 4.5 billion years.