Astronomy
Welcome to Astronomy hub! Explore the chemical building blocks of the universe. Discover how interstellar molecules form in deep space, how chemical reactions shape stars and planets, and what cosmic signatures reveal about the origins of life.
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Sun: contains 55% more silver than expected
Researchers at Uppsala University discovered that the Sun contains 55% more silver than previously thought, though heavier elements make up only 1.5% of its mass. Utilizing a new 3D non-LTE model, they accurately calculated solar silver abundance, revealing a value of log εAg = 1.15 ± 0.08, enhancing our understanding of cosmic evolution. Continue reading
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New discovery! Sugar in interstellar space
The first sugar ever observed in interstellar space has been discovered! It is called “erythrulose” and was detected by a team at the Center for Astrobiology in Madrid in a molecular cloud near the center of the Milky Way. If you think about it, what has been discovered is incredible! It’s as if this molecule,… Continue reading