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planetesimal factory

Coverage of planetesimal factory in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 26 · 05:48 UTCMost recent: May 26 · 05:48 UTC
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Scientiststopic1Jupiterplace1dust-filled ringtopic1meteorite typestopic1Solar Systemtopic1
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  • SCIENCEMay 26 · 05:48 UTCSCIENCE DAILY
    Scientists discover a giant “planet factory” beyond Jupiter

    Scientists discovered a dust-filled ring beyond Jupiter that functioned as a 'planetesimal factory,' generating multiple generations of space rocks with distinct compositions. This finding may explain the origins of ancient meteorites dating back to the Solar System's formation.