I think this topic re: the disk of dust and rocks mentioned above:
Space telescope discovery raises prospect of mini solar systems
Bakersfield Californian | 2/7/05 | John Antczak - AP
Posted on 02/07/2005 11:54:22 PM EST by NormsRevenge
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1338340/posts
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