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ESOcast 229 Light: Planet-forming Disc Torn Apart by its Three Central Stars

Published: Sept. 3, 2020, 6 p.m.

A team of astronomers used ALMA and ESO telescopes to study a peculiar system, GW Orionis, and to identify the first direct evidence that groups of stars can tear apart their planet-forming disc, leaving it warped and with tilted rings. This video provides a summary of the findings, showcasing stunning observations and animations of GW Orionis.