Astronomers Detect Rare Double Debris Disk Around White Dwarf Star

Using ESO's Very Large Telescope, astronomers discovered a unique double debris disk around the white dwarf J1328−1450. This system features two distinct rings separated by a gap, suggesting the presence of two surviving planetary bodies, one potentially Pluto-sized, that endured the star's death. The finding offers new insights into the potential long-term evolution of planetary systems, including our own Solar System.