Tag Protoplanetary disk

Captivating mysteries of rogue planets Rogue planets are captivating celestial bodies that traverse the vast reaches of our universe, unanchored from any star. These nomadic entities challenge our traditional understanding of planetary formation and offer profound insights into the dynamics of the cosmos. Unlike conventional planets that are tethered to a sun, rogue planets elude […]

Using Webb’s Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI), the team investigated the contents of ISO-Chal 147’s disk by observing it in the mid-infrared and collecting spectral data. From this data, they constructed an emission spectrum of light that highlighted the elements and compounds present within the disk. Webb found the disk to contain the richest hydrocarbon chemistry to […]