Scientists compile library for evaluating exoplanet water
November 14, 2024
November 14, 2024
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 14 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
By probing chemical processes observed in the Earth's hot mantle, Cornell scientists have started developing a library of basalt-based spectral signatures that not only will help reveal the composition of planets outside of our solar system, but also could demonstrate evidence of water on those exoplanets.
"When the Earth's mantle melts, it produces basalts," said Esteban Gazel, the Cha . . .
By probing chemical processes observed in the Earth's hot mantle, Cornell scientists have started developing a library of basalt-based spectral signatures that not only will help reveal the composition of planets outside of our solar system, but also could demonstrate evidence of water on those exoplanets.
"When the Earth's mantle melts, it produces basalts," said Esteban Gazel, the Cha . . .