Astronomers Study Chemical Composition Of Galactic Stars
Physicists at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich are researching the chemical and thermal properties of exoplanets. The study aims to understand how these planets form and what they are composed of. Researchers are analyzing cosmic winds to derive insights into the general formation of planets and the origins of Earth. The research focuses on planets orbiting stars other than the Sun. Scientists are using data from the CDA instrument to analyze the composition of oceans on icy moons. Current technology does not allow for drilling through the thick ice layers, which can be kilometers deep. However, the ocean's contents are expelled externally, allowing for analysis. This analysis provides insight into the global ocean's composition. Researchers are identifying star groups within the galaxy based on their movement and chemical makeup.
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“Es geht eigentlich darum, diese Exoplaneten, also diese Planeten, die um andere Sterne als unsere Sonne kreisen zu verstehen. Und wenn wir uns anschauen, wollen wir verstehen, aus was bestehen die, wie bilden die sich”
“Mais on a cette chance que les Gésères, l'océan, se répand à l'extérieur et qu'on puisse les analyser. Donc en regardant les données notamment de CDA, on va pouvoir comprendre de quoi est fait l'océan ?”
“the identification of these groups indicates the structure of the region... and stars that move in a more circular way around the center of the galaxy.”
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