Western astronomers unveil stunning new image of cosmic ‘buckyball’ origins

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• ⬤ Researchers at Western University have released a new image of the planetary nebula Tc 1, shedding light on the formation of 'buckyballs,' spherical carbon molecules discovered in space 15 years ago.
• ⬤ The new image, released by the same team, provides fresh insight into the origins of these molecules.
• ⬤ The findings could have significant implications for our understanding of the early universe and the formation of complex molecules.