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ESOcast 229 Light: Planet-forming Disc Torn Apart by its Three Central Stars
Category: Science & Medicine
Duration: 00:01:30
Publish Date: 2020-09-03 18:00:00
Description: A team of astronomers used ALMA and ESO telescopes to study a peculiar system, GW Orionis, and to identify the first direct evidence that groups of stars can tear apart their planet-forming disc, leaving it warped and with tilted rings. This video provides a summary of the findings, showcasing stunning observations and animations of GW Orionis.
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