There's Alcohol in the Middle of the Galaxy!

There's Alcohol in the Middle of the Galaxy!

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Physics, Science, Chemistry

11th Grade - University

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The video explores Sagittarius B2, a massive molecular cloud in the Milky Way, rich in alcohols like ethanol, vinyl alcohol, and methanol. These clouds, crucial for star formation, contain complex molecules that hint at the building blocks of life, such as amino acids. Despite the presence of alcohols, caution is advised due to the toxic nature of some compounds. The video highlights the potential for discovering life's precursors in space.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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