Planet forming 444 light years away contains large organic molecule - Daily Mail

Astronomers discovered the chemical, known as dimethyl ether, a key building block of life, inside the planet forming disk around the young star IRS 48.

A ring of dust, gas and ice 444 light years from the Earth has been found to contain a large organic molecule, that could one day go on to form life. Astronomers discovered the chemical, known as di… [+8599 chars]

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