Just 10 light years away, Epsilon Eridani is a young star system that tells us how our own solar system may have formed.
One Ring To Bind Them
The binary star system SDSS 1557 has a rocky asteroid belt, which could hold clues to the formation of Earth-like planets.
Dust Bunnies
Early planets can form from clumps of dust.
Toe The Line
The ice line of a planetary system has been observed for the first time.
Manx Comet
A comet without a tail could hold clues to the formation of our solar system.
Earth-Like Protoplanet Around A Young Star
A young star shows evidence of forming an Earth-like world.
How A Planet’s Distance Affects Its Formation
The distance of a young planet around its star affects the way in which the planet forms.
How Many Planets?
Here’s a fun question: how many planets were there in the solar system?
Dusty Scales
Dust grains tend to emit radio signals with wavelengths around their own size. This fact allows us to study the types of dust being formed in early planetary systems.