"Unveiling Cosmic Origins: Observing Three Iron Rings Redefining Planet Formation"

Observations with the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope Interferometer found a three-ringed structure in the inner planet-forming disk of a young star, suggesting the formation of two Jupiter-mass planets in the gaps between the rings. The detailed analysis indicates the presence of abundant solid iron grains, resembling conditions during the formation of rocky planets in the early Solar System. This discovery offers insights into planet formation and the composition of planetary building blocks, potentially redefining our understanding of cosmic origins.