The planets are made up of dust and gas layers around the stars; this layer condenses into a “ball” slowly. HubbleThe planet detected by Centaurus (Centaurus) It continues to concentrate in a distant part of the constellation.
NASAIn the statement released by PDS 70b of the young planet called “only” 5 million years old It was stated that.
The planet, which has already reached the size of Jupiter, the gas giant of the Solar System, continues to collect mass from the young star it orbits.
The researchers, who had the opportunity to observe the planet directly, state that the PDS 70b is approaching the end of its formation process.
From the research team Yifan Zhou, “This system is very exciting because we can witness the formation of a planet. This is the youngest planet Hubble directly viewed.” he spoke.
Hubble, who has observed approximately 48 thousand celestial bodies since the day it was launched, recently celebrated its 31st anniversary.
The famous telescope, launched on April 24, 1990, continues to surprise the scientific world with its work.
Brendan Bowler, other member of the research team, said:
“31 years after launch, we are discovering new ways to use Hubble..”
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