A circumstellar disc, also known as a protoplanetary disc or accretion disc, is a disc-shaped structure of gas, dust, and other materials that orbits around a star. These discs are commonly found in various stages of stellar evolution, particularly during the formation of stars and planetary systems. **Key characteristics of circumstellar discs include:** 1. **Formation**: Circumstellar discs form from the gas and dust that remains after a star forms from a molecular cloud.
Articles by others on the same topic
There are currently no matching articles.