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

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

Update: 2023-03-08
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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.
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The Missing Link for Water in the Solar System (ESOcast 258 Light)

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

European Southern Observatory