Astronomers have developed a new method to weigh newborn planets by analyzing the 'dusty fingerprints' they leave behind in their protoplanetary disks.

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University of Warwick, MIT, McMaster

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When

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:00:17 GMT · 2h 9m ago

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Why

To determine the mass of young planets, which is crucial for understanding planet formation and evolution.

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This new technique allows for more accurate mass measurements of young planets, aiding in the study of planetary system formation and the diversity of exoplanets.

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