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Italian astronomers have used the Very Large Telescope (VLT) to perform polarimetric observations of the star WRAY 15-1880 and its young circumstellar disk, suggesting it may host a primitive planetary system.

Padua, Italy

Who
Italian astronomers, Elisabetta Rigliaco, Astronomical Observatory of Padua
What
Italian astronomers have used the Very Large Telescope (VLT) to perform polarimetric observations of the star WRAY 15-1880 and its young circumstellar disk, suggesting it may host a primitive planetary system.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:20:01 GMT · 2h 25m ago
Where
Padua, Italy ·
Why
Astronomers hoped to gather valuable data on how planetary systems are born.
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If confirmed, the discovery of a primitive planetary system around WRAY 15-1880 could significantly advance our understanding of how planets form, providing a rare glimpse into the early stages of planetary system development.

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