Astronomers Unveil Largest Ever Planet-Forming Disk
Astronomers have discovered the largest planet-forming disk ever observed, surrounding a young star known as IRAS 23077, located roughly 1,000 light-years from Earth. Using data from the Pan-STARRS and the Submillimeter Array, researchers found that this massive protoplanetary disk is rich in dust and gas, essential for planet formation. This discovery provides new insights into the environments where planets form and encourages further searches for similar structures in our galaxy.