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Alcohol in space: Exotic methanol discovered in planet-building zones
Key Takeaways
- Astronomers used the ALMA observatory for the discovery.
- Exotic methanol was found in planet-building zones.
- The finding sheds light on how organic molecules form in space.
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An international team of astronomers using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) has combined global expertise to open a new window on cosmic chemistry. They discovered exotic methanol in planet-building zones.
This finding helps researchers understand how organic molecules that seed planets and potentially life are formed in space.
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