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Revealing the secrets of planet birth
Using ESO’s Very Large Telescope,
astronomers have observed more than 80 young stars
that might have planets forming around them.
The results represent one of the largest surveys
of planet-forming discs ever made.
Captured across three regions of our galaxy,
these images provide researchers
with a treasure trove of data
to help unpick the mysteries of planet formation.
“It is almost poetic that the processes that mark the start of the journey towards forming planets and ultimately life in our own Solar System should be so beautiful.” Per-Gunnar Valegård, University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Produced by ESO, the European Southern Observatory. Reaching new heights in Astronomy
Music: Stellardrone – Red Giant. Footage and photos: ESO / L. Calçada, M. Kornmesser, A. Tsaousis, C. Malin, ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO)/L. Cieza, F. Kamphues, C. Ginski, A. Garufi, P.-G. Valegård et al. Scientific consultant: Paola Amico, Mariya Lyubenova.