"The Webb Telescope's Surprising Discovery: Unveiling the Enigma of 'The Brick' in Our Galaxy"

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) accidentally discovered large quantities of carbon monoxide ice while searching for newly forming stars in a dark patch of the Milky Way center. Carbon monoxide ice is the second-most common molecule in the universe and can freeze into particles of ice in cold space conditions. The discovery raises questions about the existence of carbon monoxide ice in other galaxies' cores and provides insights for future JWST users on adjusting infrared wavelengths for studying star formation.