The MIRI spectrum of the star J160532. The emission lines of benzene (C6H6), diacetylene (C4H2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) appear as narrow peaks in the spectrum. Acetylene is so abundant that it produces two broad bumps in the spectrum. This indicates the predominance of hydrocarbons in the disk. The emission of water, commonly observed in other disks, is weak or absent. Benoît Tabone/MINDS consortium/NASA/ESA
The MIRI spectrum of the star J160532. The emission lines of benzene (C6H6), diacetylene (C4H2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) appear as narrow peaks in the spectrum. Acetylene is so abundant that it produces two broad bumps in the spectrum. This indicates the predominance of hydrocarbons in the disk. The emission of water, commonly observed in other disks, is weak or absent. Benoît Tabone/MINDS consortium/ NASA/ESA - Young stars are surrounded by disks of material where future planets are born. The James Webb telescope has revealed the chemical composition of the disk of the star J160532, rich in hydrocarbons.
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