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A new look at how planets are formed

AZ Science mezz 12-6-2024
Judy Schmidt and Uarizona
A new look at how planets are formed

The James Webb Space Telescope is giving astronomers a closer look at the creation and development of planets. University of Arizona planetary scientist Ilaria Pascucci discusses a new study on protoplanetary disks, described as a cradle where new planets are born.

Ilaria Pascucci spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus of Planetary Science at the University of Arizona.

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