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Unraveling the Mystery of a Star's Tentacle-Like Arms
astronomy2 years ago

Unraveling the Mystery of a Star's Tentacle-Like Arms

Scientists have discovered a star, MWC 758c, with tentacle-like arms, which are actually protoplanetary discs caused by the gravity of an exoplanet. The star is still young and surrounded by these arms, which will eventually fall off. The discovery was made using the Large Binocular Telescope Interferometer (LBTI) in Arizona. This finding supports the theory that the arms play a crucial role in the formation of planetary systems. The star's red color is still a mystery, but this discovery brings us closer to understanding the mysteries of space.