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First aromatic molecule identified in interstellar space

First aromatic molecule identified in interstellar space

The aromatic First aromatic molecule identified in interstellar space molecule benzonitrile has been detected in the Taurus Molecular Cloud – a region of interstellar space known for containing complex molecules – using radio telescopes. Aromatic molecules are thought to be widely distributed throughout the universe, responsible for as-yet unidentified infrared bands – emissions from numerous cosmic sources. This, however, is the first time a specific aromatic molecule has been detected using radio spectroscopy.

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