ESOcast 229 Light: Planet-forming Disc Torn Apart by its Three Central Stars
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English - September 03, 2020 18:00 - 60.2 MB Video - ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsNatural Sciences Science Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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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.