Elusive exoplanet is 'cosmic sculptor' that carved spiral arms of its star
An exoplanet orbiting a young star is carving out spiral arms in the gas and dust that is birthing its planetary system.
An alien planet that orbits a star other than our sun is referred to as an "exoplanet." Learn more about the types of alien planets, including exoplanets and extrasolar planets, and get the latest news.