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James Webb telescope detects water in dying star's dust envelope

Mid-infrared observations detected water and silicate dust around star IRS 3, according to NASA News.

Updated Sep 10, 2026 · 16:57 UTC1 reports

The short version

  • NASA's James Webb Space Telescope imaged a dense stellar region containing the aging star IRS 3 on August 11, 2026.[NASA News]
  • Mid-infrared readings revealed oxygen-rich silicate dust and marked the first detection of water in the envelope surrounding IRS 3.[NASA News]

Key facts

  • The James Webb Space Telescope captured an image on August 11, 2026, showing a concentration of stars including IRS 3, an aging star.[NASA News]
  • Mid-infrared instruments identified oxygen-rich silicate dust and detected water for the first time in the dust envelope of IRS 3.[NASA News]

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