What are some examples of gas giants, and how do they form?

This answer is going to be based on laws that I know govern this universe and with it, the Solar System. I am assuming, by Gas Giants, you mean planets. Example of which would be some of our own. read more

Example of which would be some of our own. (My explanation is going to be vague as I am assuming you have fair knowledge of how stars are born and stuff) Like any other planetary system, our Solar System was made out of a Supernova too. read more

In their study, published in Nature, they speculate that the gradual accumulation of icy objects about 0.3 meters (1 foot) in diameter – called pebbles – led to the formation of the gas giants within the timeframe of 10 million years. read more

Like all things astronomical in nature, gas giants are diverse, complex, and immensely fascinating. Between missions that seek to examine the gas giants of our Solar System directly to increasingly sophisticated surveys of distant planets, our knowledge of these mysterious objects continues to grow. read more