Thus, it will provide some constraints to the models of planet formation and some information on how life may have been brought to Earth.

In 2006, a dust disk was found around 2M1207, providing evidence for active planet formation.

He also studies planet formation, especially the puzzle of how the giant planets came to be.

Another problem of giant planet formation is their migration.

What are the conditions for planet formation and the emergence of life?

Kepler-5 is larger and more massive than the Sun, but has a similar metallicity, a major factor in planet formation.

"We have to come up with a new hypothesis of planet formation that can apply in such conditions."

Exocomets are an important link in the understanding of planet formation according to researchers.

Such low densities are not predicted by current standard theories of planet formation.

It will also provide detailed imaging of local star and planet formation.