James Webb telescope may have discovered a mysterious, never-before-seen substance on Pluto and Titan - Live Science
The James Webb Space Telescope has detected an unidentified absorption line in the spectra of Pluto and Titan. This suggests the presence of a previously unknown molecule that has not been observed elsewhere in the solar system.
Why it matters
The discovery of a new molecule could fundamentally change our understanding of the chemical composition and atmospheric evolution of outer solar system bodies.
A new study has identified a very specific wavelength of light missing from both Pluto and Saturn's largest moon, Titan. The surprising signal suggests that these worlds harbor an unknown molecule that has not yet been seen anywhere in the solar system or beyond.
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