Astronomers reveal a new link between water and planet formation

18/03/2024 4 min Episodio 55
Astronomers reveal a new link between water and planet formation

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Researchers have used the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) to find water vapor in the disc around a young star, precisely where planets may be forming. Water is a key ingredient for life on Earth and is also thought to play a significant role in planet formation. Yet, until now, we had never been able to map how water is distributed in a stable, cool disc — the type of disc that offers the most favorable conditions for planets to form around stars.