debris disks

Debris disks are rings of dust and small particles surrounding some stars, similar to the asteroid and comet belts in our solar system. These disks are formed from the remnants of planet formation and ongoing collisions between larger bodies like asteroids or comets. They glisten because the particles scatter starlight, making them observable with telescopes. Studying debris disks helps scientists understand the environments around stars and the processes involved in planetary system development. Although they contain dust, debris disks are typically not dense enough to form new planets but offer clues about how planetary systems evolve over time.