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The identification of liquid ethane in Titan's Ontario Lacus

Authors :
Brown, R.H.
Soderblom, L.A.
Soderblom, J.M.
Clark, R.N.
Jaumann, R.
Barnes, J.W.
Sotin, C.
Buratti, B.
Baines, K.H. & Nicholson, P.D.
Source :
Nature. July 31, 2008, Vol. 454 Issue 7204, p607, 4 p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Titan was once thought to have global oceans of light hydrocarbons on its surface (1-5), but after 40 close flybys of Titan by the Cassini spacecraft, it has become clear [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Titan (Satellite) -- Chemical properties
Titan (Satellite) -- Discovery and exploration
Ethanes -- Discovery and exploration
Environmental issues
Science and technology
Zoology and wildlife conservation

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00280836
Volume :
454
Issue :
7204
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Nature
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.188899707

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