Space & Physics
Astronomers Watch as Planets Are Born
High-resolution images of the debris disks around stars are revealing how solar systems form
Meredith A. MacGregor is an assistant professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, where she explores the formation and potential habitability of planetary systems. She is also a co-chair of the NASA Infrared Science Interest Group Leadership Council. Credit: Nick Higgins
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