The Earthball is a fantastic tool for discussing our planet with children, combining playtime with education!

Cecilia Scorza, EU-UNAWE Germany

Planets in the Making

This space photograph shows a disc of leftover gas and dust surrounding a newborn star. The gaps in the disc could be a clue that newly-formed planets exist around this star and are carving out material as they travel along their brand new orbits.

Credit:

ESO, ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO); A. Isella; B. Saxton (NRAO/AUI/NSF)

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