Glimpse of baby planet shows what to expect when a star is expecting

Swirling, superheated hydrogen fueling the infant world’s growth

SPACE LABOR  Baby planets growing in the womb surrounding the young star LkCa 15 will eventually give rise to a young solar system, such as the one illustrated here. 

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Like a cosmic sonogram, new images showcase an infant world growing in the planetary womb that encircles a young star.