Scientists capture photo of formation of new planets

The video discusses the formation of two planets orbiting the star PDS70, as reported in The Astronomical Journal. Researchers at the WM Keck Observatory in Hawaii used an infrared pyramid wavefront sensor for adaptive optics to capture images of these proto-planets. They implemented a new adaptive objects correction technique to interpret signals from the PDS17 multiplanetary system. Sylvane Setter, a software engineer, highlighted the sensor's significant improvement in studying exoplanets, especially around low mass stars where planet formation is active.

Which star are the two newly discovered planets orbiting?

• PDS70

• Alpha Centauri

• Betelgeuse

• Sirius

What technology was used at the WM Keck Observatory to process images of proto planets?

• Infrared Pyramid Wavefront Sensor

• Radio Telescope

• X-ray Detector

• Optical Telescope

Where is the WM Keck Observatory located?

• Australia

• South Africa

• Hawaii

• Chile

What does the new adaptive optics correction technique help to interpret?

• Radio signals from distant galaxies

• Image signals from the PDS17 multiplanetary system

• Gravitational waves

• Cosmic microwave background radiation

What improvement does the new infrared sensor provide in the study of exoplanets?

• Improved detection of gamma-ray bursts

• Enhanced ability to study exoplanets around low mass stars

• Better understanding of dark matter

• Increased resolution of black holes