Astronomers have witnessed a young, sun-like star blasting out high-energy gamma radiation for the first time.
The observation represents the first evidence that this type of low-mass star, called a T. Tauri star and surrounded by a planet-forming disk of gas and dust, can emit gamma radiation. In a nutshell, this type of radiation represents the most energetic form of light. Down the line, these findings could have important implications for our understanding of stars and planetary systems during their formative years.
