Hints of Oort clouds around other stars may lurk in the universe’s first light

by Aurelia Butler 9 November 2018, 11:00 159 Views

Searching the cosmic microwave background could reveal other giant spheres of icy debris

HIDDEN TREASURES This map of the cosmic microwave background taken by the Planck satellite could also hide signs of exo-Oort clouds — planetary graveyards surrounding other stars.

Planck/ESA and NASA, IPAC Infrared Science Archive

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Hints of Oort clouds around other stars may lurk in the universe’s first light

Searching the cosmic microwave background could reveal other giant spheres of icy debris

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