A mysterious structure known as ‘The Brick’, a dense & turbulent infrared dark cloud (IDC) lies at the heart of our galaxy. The Brick puzzles astronomers with its surprisingly low formation rate, despite its massive presence. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has been instrumental in unveiling the secrets of this enigmatic entity. Although less abundant than hydrogen, carbon monoxide serves as a bright beacon for astronomers to trace the movement & density of interstellar clouds. An assistant Professor of Astronomy at the University of Florida spearheaded a groundbreaking study titled ‘JWST reveals widespread CO ice & gas absorption in … Continue reading JWST’s Deep Dive into ‘The Brick’: A Galactic Puzzle Awaits Solution