Planetary dance around a nearby star

The World

Six planets have been observed orbiting their central star in a synchronized rhythm that could offer deep insight into planet formation and evolution. Astronomer Hugh Osborn of the University of Bern, Switzerland, was part of the international team that discovered the planetary system around the star, HD 110067. Host Marco Werman tells the story.

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