Cosmic 'hamburger' offers rare edge-on view of where giant planets may take shape
Astronomers have discovered a unique opportunity to study how giant planets form using the ALMA telescope. The discovery was made in a star system called Gomez's Hamburger, also known as GoHam. This system offers an edge-on view of the early stages of planet formation.
Why it's good news: It provides scientists with valuable information about the process of planet formation, which can help us better understand how our own solar system came to be.
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