Discovery of exocomets around the protostar PDS 70

Comets located outside the Solar System have been detected around PDS 70 using the HARPS instrument in Chile.

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This observation suggests an expanded role for comets in delivering water to planets.

If confirmed, this discovery could shed light on planetary formation mechanisms.

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