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James Webb Telescope Discovers Ancient Ice Around Young Star Beta Pictoris

The James Webb Space Telescope has detected ancient ice in the debris disk surrounding the young star Beta Pictoris, located 64 light-years away. The study, led by Sarah Betti, found glassy water ice and carbon dioxide, suggesting that the building blocks for water-rich planets may be common around young stars.

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Researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered ice older than the star Beta Pictoris, which is about 20 million years old and located 64 light-years from Earth. The study revealed glassy water ice and carbon dioxide in the star's debris disk, indicating that the components necessary for forming water-rich planets may be widespread in young stellar systems.

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  • Beta Pictoris is approximately 20 million years old.
  • The star is located about 64 light-years from Earth.
  • The study was led by astronomer Sarah Betti.
  • Water ice found is glassy, not crystalline.
  • Three planets have already been identified in the disk.
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James Webb telescope finds ice older than the star it orbits

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