Circular Astronomy

Tag: Asteroid Belt

  • Pristine Meteorites Give Insights Into the Early Solar System Dynamics

    Researchers investigated the composition of a pristine meteorite and discovered material similar to the outermost protoplanetary disk. This material likely originated in the comet-forming region. New Finding Contrary to previous beliefs, the isotope signature of the comet-forming region appears to be common among outer Solar System bodies. This finding sheds light on the formation and…

  • Formalhaut A with First Asteroid Belt Seen Outside Solar System

    Fomalhaut A is a bright star and was known to the Persian and Arabic Astronomers. The name of the star is Arabic and means “mouth of the fish”. It belongs to a Tripple Star System 25 light-years away from earth. Formalhaut A has several notable characteristics: Fomalhaut Dusty Debris Disk (MIRI Image), James Webb Telescope…