Scientists Find Planets Hidden in a Far-off Cloud of Gas and Dust

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By Chelsea Gohd
Dec 7, 2018 10:10 PMMay 21, 2019 5:45 PM
Until recently, protoplanetary disks were believed to be smooth, pancake-like objects.
A new study shows that many protoplanetary disks are made up of a series of rings separated by gaps. According to the study, the rings are likely carved by planets. (Image: Feng Long)

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