Astronomers conduct first search for forming planets with new space telescope

Planets form in disks of dust and gas called protoplanetary disks that whirl around a central protostar during its final assembly.

​Planets form in disks of dust and gas called protoplanetary disks that whirl around a central protostar during its final assembly. Planets form in disks of dust and gas called protoplanetary disks that whirl around a central protostar during its final assembly.