A glimpse into the composition of the first interstellar comet – 2I/Borisov
Our first interstellar comet visitor, 2I/Borisov, has already provided clues to the diversity in composition of planetary systems!
Edge-on disks: Nothing dust it better.
Today’s astrobite explores edge-on disks that can provide insight into how dust is transported in protoplanetary disks.
Opening the Envelope on Protostars
Protostars aren’t quite stars yet, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t important in stellar evolution. Today’s paper looks at the magnetic field across the different regions in a protostar.
Formalde-hyde and Seek
Today’s bite explores the origins of complex molecules within protoplanetary disks, focusing on formaldehyde.
The Eldest Sibling of Our Milky Way
Gas before forming a disk galaxy: To be cool, or to be hot, that is the question.
A Gravitationally Unstable Protoplanetary Disk
New observations of 13C17O gas in HL Tau reveal a massive, gravitationally unstable protoplanetary disk.