Ceres, largest object in asteroid belt, shows signs of life near Ertunet Crater

Ceres, largest object in asteroid belt, shows signs of life near Ertunet Crater

The asteroid belt that sits between Mars and Jupiter might be holding the building blocks of life, according to a new study. The dwarf planet Ceres in the region has a hidden ocean which harbours such ingredients, the research published in the journal Science Advances says.  Ceres is the largest object in our Solar System’s asteroid belt, and its icy surface hides several small underground water bodies containing salt water. But the most fascina…

Ceres, Largest Asteroid Belt Object, Shows Signs of Life Near Ertunet Crater

A recent study published in the journal Science Advances suggests that the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, particularly focusing on the dwarf planet Ceres, might contain the essential building blocks of life. Ceres, the largest object in the asteroid belt, has an icy exterior beneath which lie several small subterranean bodies of saltwater. One of Ceres’s largest craters, known as the Ertunet Crater, is a site of significant interest. Ma…

Ceres, The Largest Body In The Asteroid Belt, Might Hold Clues To Life, New Research Suggests

Recent studies suggest that Ceres, the largest object in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, may harbor the building blocks of life beneath its surface. Scientists have discovered aliphatic hydrocarbons—organic molecules crucial to life—around Ertunet Crater on Ceres, leading researchers to believe that these compounds formed within the last 10 million years. This discovery highlights the possibility that Ceres’ subsurface ocean played a…