Are planets still being formed?

Are planets still being formed?

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Science, Physics

11th Grade - University

Hard

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The video discusses the discovery of Earth-like planets orbiting a pulsar neutron star, a remnant of a supernova explosion. These planets were detected using precise Doppler shift measurements. The formation of these planets post-explosion suggests that planet formation is a robust process, indicating a vast number of planets in the Milky Way galaxy.

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How does the timing of the pulsar's beam help in measuring the properties of the neutron star?

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What is the significance of detecting planets that formed after the star exploded?

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