Unveiling the Secrets of 'The Brick': James Webb Telescope Sheds Light on Dark Nebula in the Milky Way

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has discovered a significant amount of carbon-monoxide ice in a dark cloud of molecular gas called "The Brick" near the center of the Milky Way galaxy. The Brick, located in the Central Molecular Zone, has puzzled astronomers as to why it has not yet formed stars. The presence of carbon-monoxide ice in The Brick suggests that ice is prevalent in the nebulas at the center of the galaxy, and future observations must take this into account. Further studies using the JWST will investigate the composition of other ices in The Brick and nearby nebulas, shedding light on the chemistry and star-forming conditions in the Galactic Center.