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Planet Formation Favors the Metal-Rich Inner Milky Way


Exoplanets have captured the imagination of public and scientists alike and, as the search continues for more, researchers have turned their attention to the evolution of metallicity in the Milky Way. With this answer comes more of an idea about where planets are likely to form in our Galaxy.

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Planet Formation Favors the Metal-Rich Inner Milky Way