Sujet : Re: Webb Detects Complex Organic Molecules in Interstellar Ices toward Two Protostars
De : b.schafer (at) *nospam* ed.ac.uk (Burkhard)
Groupes : talk.originsDate : 19. Mar 2024, 18:27:58
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erik simpson wrote:
On 3/18/24 6:01 PM, Pro Plyd wrote:
https://www.sci.news/astronomy/webb-complex-organic-molecules-interstellar-ices-protostars-12765.html
Complex organic molecules (COMs) are molecules
with six atoms or more, including at least one
atom of carbon.
...
In a new study, Leiden University astronomers
Will Rocha, Harold Linnartz and their
colleagues used Webb’s Mid-Infrared Instrument
to explore the COMs ice signatures in two
protostars: NGC 1333 IRAS 2A and IRAS
23385+6053.
They were able to identify a variety of COMs
like ethanol (alcohol) and likely acetic acid
(an ingredient in vinegar).
...
The paper is here
https://www.aanda.org/articles/aa/full_html/2024/03/aa48427-23/aa48427-23.html
and has an interesting menu of COMs ;)
Sounds reasonable. Acetic acid is what you get when your wine oxidizes.
You mean we found traces from a giant alien piss-up?
https://i.etsystatic.com/7551608/r/il/0be537/3184905672/il_794xN.3184905672_sg7w.jpg
Webb Detects Complex Organic Molecules in Interstellar Ices toward Two Protostars
Re: Webb Detects Complex Organic Molecules in Interstellar Ices toward Two Protostars