The disc around the young AB Aurigae star, where the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope has spotted signs of planet birth. Close to the center, in the inner region of the disc, is the "twist" (in very bright yellow) that scientists believe marks the spot where a planet is forming.
An image of a mesmerizing cosmic spiral, twisting and swirling around a galactic maw, may be the first direct evidence of the birth of a planet ever captured by humanity.
The European Southern Observatory released a picture Wednesday of what astronomers believe shows the process of cosmic matter at a gravitational tipping point, collapsing into a new world around a nearby star.
Astronomers said the dramatic scene offers a rare glimpse into the formation of a baby planet, which could help scientists better understand how planets come to exist around stars.
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