Close-up photo of planet Lk C15 was born
The latest image shows the close-up of the planet Lk C15, which gave birth to scientists.
At the Arizona astronomical station, through telescopes, the scientists focused on observing a huge cloud of glowing air in the space, seeing a close-up of the planet Lk C15 . It is known that this young planet lies about 450 light-years away from Earth.
This young planet lies about 450 light-years away from Earth.
"It is interesting because this is the first time we have seen the close-up of a young planet being born in the universe, " Stephanie Sallum, an astronomer at the University of Arizona, told SPACE.com.
According to observation, the young planet Lk C15 is shaped like a large disk of dust, surrounded by dust and glowing air, the outer ring is surrounded by small 2 million-year-old star rings, these elements also provide Power supply as well as auxiliary, protecting the planet Lk C15 was born safely.
The planet is born about 93 million miles away from the Sun.
It is known that the planet's birthplace is 93 million miles from the Sun and 150 million kilometers from Earth.
The close observation of the Lk C15 young planetary process is recorded with the Binocular Large Telescope (LBT) in Southeast Arizona, up to 8.4 meters wide (main mirror surface) and optical magnification system. Ladder color universe Large Binocular Telescope.
This study has just been published in Nature.
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