Astronomers detect water molecules swirling around a star

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Astronomers detect water molecules swirling around a star

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From CNN:
"CNN — A nearby star system is helping astronomers unravel the mystery of how water appeared in our solar system billions of years ago."

https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/08/world/so ... index.html

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Re: Astronomers detect water molecules swirling around a star

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Thanks for the post Stephen about Dihydrogen Monoxide.
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