Supermassive black holes may form rocky planets
New models propose that active galactic nuclei around supermassive black holes may generate large numbers of rocky planets. These planets would differ from those observed in typical stellar systems.
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Advances in understanding planetary formation could eventually inform long-term space technology investment and scientific workforce development.
What to watch next
- Watch for peer-reviewed publication of the models and subsequent NASA or NSF grant announcements on galactic nuclei observations.