Ray SandersSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Ray Sanders Heavy Elements Key for Planet Formation, Study Suggests By Ray Sanders published 19 April 12 Young planets need stuff heavier than hydrogen and helium to get going. Exoplanets Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM SPACE...1Mysterious fast radio burst traced back to massive 'cosmic graveyard' of ancient stars2Exoplanetary parade: What would the night sky look like on alien worlds? (op-ed)3If Mars has microbe fossils, a laser and rock quarry in Algeria could help find them4What makes Mars the 'Red' Planet? Scientists have some new ideas5Blue Origin launches 'Perfect 10' space tourists on New Shepard rocket (video)
Heavy Elements Key for Planet Formation, Study Suggests By Ray Sanders published 19 April 12 Young planets need stuff heavier than hydrogen and helium to get going.