Astronomers Spot Evidence for Colliding Planet Embryos in Famous Star Cluster

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Astronomers Spot Evidence for Colliding Planet Embryos in Famous Star Cluster

Spectral energy distribution of the dusty 100 million year old solar-type star HD 23514 in the Pleiades star cluster. The unusual mid-infrared excess is most noticeable in the thermal infrared region. There is also a strong silicate feature around 9 microns.

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