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JWST Detects Dust and Water Near Sgr A*

JWST Detects Dust and Water Near Sgr A*

JWST observed dust and water surviving near the supermassive black hole Sgr A*. IRS 3 is oxygen-rich, not carbon-rich as previously thought. Water detection near a SMBH is a first, challenging assumptions about extreme environments and providing insights into galactic center chemistry.

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Updated Aug 11, 2026