Zoom into planet forming 'twist' observed by Very Large Telescope

The European Southern Observatory's (ESO) Very Large Telescope has been used to observe the star AB Aurigae. A detailed look using the telescopes SPHERE instrument has revealed "a ‘twist’ that marks the site where a planet may be forming," according to ESO. -- Baby exoplanet spotted growing around distant star: https://www.space.com/alien-planet-birth-ab-aurigae-photo-eso-vlt.html

Credit: ESO