The Missing Link for Water in the Solar System (ESOcast 258 Light)

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English - March 08, 2023 16:00 - 55.4 MB Video - ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
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Using ALMA, astronomers have detected the chemical signature of gaseous water in the planet-forming disc V883 Orionis. This acts as a timestamp for the water’s formation, allowing us to trace its journey.