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astronomy1 year ago•6 min saved

"Unveiling Water's Role in Planet Formation Across the Universe"

Water vapor has been detected in the disc around a young star, HL Tauri, where planets are likely forming, revealing its potential impact on planet composition. The discovery, made using the ALMA observatory, is significant as water is crucial for life and plays a key role in planet formation. The findings provide detailed images and spatially resolve water vapor at a distance of 450 light-years from Earth, shedding light on the distribution of water in a stable, cool disc, which offers favorable conditions for planet formation. This discovery has implications for understanding planet formation and the role water plays in it, with future upgrades at ALMA and the Extremely Large Telescope set to provide even clearer insights.

via SciTechDaily|

#alma-observatory #astronomical-discoveries #astronomy

space-science1 year ago•1 min saved

"Unprecedented Discovery: Vast Water Reservoir Found in Distant Solar System"

Scientists using the ALMA observatory have discovered an immense volume of water vapour surrounding the young star HL Tauri, located 450 light-years away, which amounts to three times the volume of Earth's oceans. This finding could enhance the potential habitability of planets forming in this region, as it mirrors the conditions present during Earth's formation. The discovery sheds light on the role of water in planetary formation and its significance in the search for extraterrestrial life.

via indy100|

#alma #hl-tauri #planetary-formation

astronomy1 year ago•3 min saved

"Water-Rich Discoveries: Unveiling the Secrets of Distant Solar Systems and Planet Formation"

Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), astronomers have detected vast amounts of water vapor in the protoplanetary disk around the young star HL Tauri, located 450 light-years away. This discovery, detailed in a study published in Nature Astronomy, also revealed a visible gap in the disk where a planet may be forming. The findings suggest the potential for a water-covered planet to develop around HL Tauri, offering insights into the prevalence of watery worlds in the cosmos.

via Mashable|

#alma #astronomical-observation #astronomy

space-science1 year ago•1 min saved

"Vast Water Source Discovered in Cosmic Nursery Around Young Star"

Scientists using the ALMA observatory have discovered an immense presence of water vapor surrounding the young star HL Tauri, located 450 light-years away, which amounts to three times the volume of Earth's oceans. This finding could enhance the potential habitability of planets forming in this region, as it mirrors the conditions present during Earth's formation. The discovery underscores the fundamental role of water in various recent scientific breakthroughs, including the detection of water leaking towards Earth's core and the identification of the oldest water on the planet.

via indy100|

#hl-tauri #outer-space #planet-formation

astronomy1 year ago•1 min saved

"Abundant Water Discovered in Planet-Forming Region of Space"

Scientists have discovered large amounts of water vapor in a disk of dust surrounding the star HL Tauri, with enough water to fill Earth's oceans three times over. This finding, made using the ALMA telescope, sheds light on the role of water in planetary system development and may provide insights into how Earth acquired its water. The discovery is significant in the search for signs of life beyond our planet and contributes to our understanding of planet formation in star-forming regions like the Taurus Molecular cloud.

via NDTV|

#alma #astronomy #hl-tauri

astronomy1 year ago•3 min saved

"Unprecedented Discovery: Water Found in Planet-Forming Regions of Baby Stars"

Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery by mapping the distribution of water vapor in a planet-forming disk around a young star, HL Tauri, shedding light on the potential origins of Earth's water. The observations, made using the ALMA telescope, revealed a significant amount of water vapor in the region where terrestrial planets like Earth are expected to form, suggesting that Earth may have been born with a large proportion of its water. This finding could provide valuable insights into the development of planetary systems, including our own Solar System.

via ScienceAlert|

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astronomy1 year ago•3 min saved

"Abundant Water Discovered in Planet-Forming Disk of Baby Star"

Astronomers using the ALMA telescope have discovered a planet-forming disk around an infant star that contains three times more water than all of Earth's oceans. This marks the first time water distribution has been mapped in such a disk, providing insight into the role of water in planet formation. The discovery was made in the protoplanetary disk surrounding the star HL Tauri, located 450 light-years away. The findings could impact our understanding of how planets form and the role of water in their chemical compositions.

via Space.com|

#alma #astronomy #hl-tauri

astronomy2 years ago•3 min saved

Unveiling Dust Grain Secrets: ALMA Observes Young Star

A new study using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) has captured the deepest polarization image of a protoplanetary disk surrounding the young star HL Tauri. The image reveals details about the dust grains within the disk, showing that they behave more like prolate grains and providing insights into their shape and size. The study also found that there is more polarization within the gaps of the disk than the rings, suggesting that the polarization comes from aligned dust grains within the gaps. ALMA's high resolution will continue to be crucial for further research on dust grains and planetary formation.

via Phys.org|

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