Sculpting solar systems: SPHERE instrument reveals protoplanetary discs being shaped by newborn planets

Sharp new observations have revealed striking features in planet-forming discs around young stars. The SPHERE instrument, mounted on ESO's Very Large Telescope, has made it possible to observe the complex dynamics of young solar systems. The recently published results from three teams of astronomers showcase SPHERE's impressive capability to capture the way planets sculpt the discs that form them—exposing the complexities of the environment in which new worlds are formed.

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