Astronomers have discovered the earliest seeds of rocky planets forming in the gas around a baby sun-like star, providing a precious peek into the dawn of our solar system.

Astronomers have gotten one step closer to discovering how our solar system was created. An international research team revealed in a study Wednesday that they have captured a photo of the early stages of planets being formed around an infant star,

For the first time, international researchers have pinpointed the moment when planets began to form around a star beyond the sun. Using the ALMA telescope, in which the European Southern Observatory (ESO) is a partner,