Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science JWST detects water vapor in a planet-forming disk
Aug 16, 2023
Researchers discuss the JWST's detection of water vapor in a planet-forming disk, providing insights into planet formation. They explore hypotheses on water delivery to rocky planets and the complexity of molecules in planet-forming disks. The importance of considering both gas and dust components in planet formation is discussed, along with the excitement for future discoveries and research.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Breaking Down Barriers in the Space Sector
01:53 • 5min
Water Vapor Detection in Protoplanetary Disk of PDS-70
07:23 • 8min
Water Delivery to Rocky Planets
15:01 • 13min
Complexity of Molecules in a Planet-Forming Disk and Connecting Birthplaces with Properties of Planets
28:28 • 2min
Observatories studying the system and timeline for completing the project
30:55 • 2min
Gas and Dust Components in Planet Formation
32:53 • 9min
Excitement for Discoveries and Future Research
41:50 • 14min