An international team of astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have discovered a variety of molecules, ranging from relatively simple ones like methane to complex compounds like acetic acid and ethanol, in early-stage protostars where planets have not yet formed. These are key ingredients for making potentially habitable worlds.
The release, images and videos are available on:
https://esawebb.org/news/weic2409/
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ESA/Hubble/Webb Information Centre
13 March 2024
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