Space: Methane Glows in Alien Planet's Atmosphere

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Space: Methane Glows in Alien Planet's Atmosphere

Post by bystander » Tue Feb 09, 2010 3:40 pm

Methane Glows in Alien Planet's Atmosphere
Space.com - 2010 Feb 03
The glow of methane has been detected in the atmosphere of Jupiter-sized alien planet orbiting close to its parent star.

Because the signature of glowing methane, which might be triggered in a similar way to Earth's auroras, is so strong, it could help scientists better understand the atmospheres of exoplanets, if it turns out to be a common feature among them.

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