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Even Near a Supermassive Black Hole, Stars Enrich the Interstellar Medium

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August 18, 2026 • 48 views
Original source: Universe Today

Astronomers know that evolved AGB stars shed their outer layers, contributing to the makeup of the interstellar medium. But new JWST observations show this can happen even near a supermassive black hole, where powerful radiation could obliterate molecules.

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