Dec 28, 2013 07:22 AM EST
Astronomers Discover New Comet Belt in Curious Exoplanet System
Astronomers have made a startling new find when it comes to a nearby exoplanet system. They've found that the least massive star in the Fomalhaut system, Fomalhaut C, hosts its own comet belt. The findings reveal a bit more about this three-star system and could pave the way for future discoveries.