https://doi.org/10.1038/s41550-024-02315-7
Journal: Nature Astronomy, 2024
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Authors:
- Jianhui Lian
- Gail Zasowski
- Bingqiu Chen
- Julie Imig
- Tao Wang
- Nicholas Boardman
- Xiaowei Liu
Funders
- Yunnan University
- Yunnan Provincial Science and Technology Department
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