Água é encontrada na superfície de dois asteroides

Pesquisadores dos Estados Unidos descobriram evidências de água em asteroides, revelando uma característica antes não identificada em corpos celestes formados perto do Sol.

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A análise de dados do Observatório Estratosférico de Astronomia Infravermelha (SOFIA) levou à detecção de água molecular em dois asteroides do Cinturão de Asteroides principal, Iris e Massalia.

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O estudo, liderado por Anicia Arredondo do Instituto de Pesquisa do Sudoeste, destacou a importância dessas descobertas, que desvendam mistérios sobre a composição desses corpos rochosos.

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Anteriormente, a dificuldade em distinguir entre água real e hidroxila complicava as observações astronômicas.

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No entanto, este novo trabalho oferece uma estimativa surpreendente, sugerindo que há aproximadamente uma lata de água para cada metro cúbico de solo de asteroide.

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Produção: redação RIC.com.br Web Stories: Jonathas Bertaze Fonte: Olhar Digital

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