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Webb Detects Dust and Water Near Galactic Center Star

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured an image of a star near the Milky Way's center, revealing key components in its surrounding environment.

The star, IRS 3, is located in a dense starfield and is nearing the end of its life cycle.

Webb's mid-infrared observations detected oxygen-rich silicate dust around IRS 3.

For the first time, water was also identified within the star's dust envelope.

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