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Dust and Water Observed in Sagittarius A*
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope observed a brilliant concentration of stars near IRS 3, revealing clear signatures of oxygen-rich silicates. This image was captured on Aug. 11, 2026.
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A brilliant concentration of stars takes center stage in this Aug. 11, 2026, image taken by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. Webb observed IRS 3, a star near the end of its life cycle, located within this starfield. Webb’s mid-infrared data revealed the clear signature of oxygen-rich silicat
2026-09-10 16:14 UTC