Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Reveals Origins and Impact on Planet Formation
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Astrophysicist Susanne Pfalzner proposes that interstellar objects may serve as seeds for giant planet formation, especially around high-mass stars, potentially revolutionizing our understanding of planetary genesis and explaining the rapid formation of gas giants like Jupiter.
Topics:top-news#accretion-disks#cosmic-visitors#gas-giants#interstellar-objects#planet-formation#science
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