Silicate crystal formation at the disk of an erupting star || follow us for more @the_astrophysics_forum When the disk warms from the star's outburst, the amorphous particles of silicate melt. As they cool off, they transform into forsterite a type of silicate crystal often found in comets in our solar system. Tighten your seatbelts and get ready to explore endless universe 🚀 Make sure you follow us @the_astrophysics_forum To stay on board 👨🚀 . . . . . . . @nasa @nasa_spitzer #spitzer #spitzerspacetelescope #comets #silicate #astrophysics #astronomy #science #nasa #universe #space #physics #cosmos #cosmology #earth #astrophotography #galaxy #blackhole #spacex #star #planets #solarsystem #moon #einstein #quantummechanics #telescope #milkyway #scientist #astronaut #stephenhawking https://www.instagram.com/p/CBdOwUSHWOS/?igshid=rritte0zf5f3