MWC 758 planetary system (IMAGE)

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MWC 758 planetary system

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The MWC 758 planetary system observed by the Large Binocular Telescope Interferometer (LBTI) at infrared wavelengths. Theoretical simulations suggest that the newly discovered planet, "c", is likely responsible for driving the spiral pattern in the disk of gas and dust surrounding the young star.

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K. Wagner et al.

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