Researchers have shown through high-energy laser experiments that magnesium oxide is likely the first mineral to solidify in the formation of a super-Earth, which has a crucial influence on the geophysical evolution of these planets. A new study finds that magnesium oxide, a key mineral in planet formation, may be the first to solidify in … Read more
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), a marvel of modern astronomy, has provided a glimpse into the dynamical processes that shape planetary systems. Recently, JWST detected a major event in the Beta Pictoris system: a colossal collision between two asteroids. This event, discovered by the JWST, has given astronomers a rare opportunity to study the … Read more
“The James Webb Telescope: Are We Alone?” about the whole story with Anderson Cooper offers a glimpse into the most powerful telescope ever built. The show premieres Sunday, June 16 at 8 PM ET/PT on CNN. A collision between giant asteroids has likely occurred in recent years in a neighboring galaxy called Beta Pictoris, and … Read more
Astronomers have observed a giant asteroid collision in Beta Pictoris using data from the Webb and Spitzer telescopes. The event, which took place 20 years ago, provides new insights into early planetary formation in this young galaxy. (Artist’s concept.) Credit: NASA New observations illuminate the volatile processes that shape star systems like ours, offering a … Read more