NASA's James Webb Telescope discovers frozen water around a star, offering insights into planet formation
18-05-2025 08:49 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

NASA's James Webb Telescope discovers frozen water around a star, offering insights into planet formation

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has achieved a groundbreaking feat by definitively detecting crystalline ice water in the young star system HD 181327, located 155 light-years away. This marks the first time frozen water has been found outside our solar system, offering crucial insights into the composition of distant planetary systems.
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