Laboratory experiments confirm that nitrogen and methane gases from Titan's interior replenish its dense, nitrogen-rich atmosphere.

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Experiments corroborate theory about how Titan maintains its atmosphere

Southwest Research Institute partnered with the Carnegie Institution for Science to perform laboratory experiments to better understand how Saturn's moon Titan can maintain its unique nitrogen-rich atmosphere. Titan is the second largest moon in our solar system and the only one that has a significant atmosphere.

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How Saturn's moon Titan can have such a dense atmosphere has been a mystery to scientists since 1944, when Dutch-American astronomer Gerrit Kuiper discovered this layer of gas rich in nitrogen and methane.

Kuidas saab Saturni kuul Titanil nii tihe atmosfäär olla, on teadlastele mõistatuseks olnud juba alates 1944. aastast, mil Hollandi-Ameerika astronoom Gerrit Kuiper selle lämmastiku- ja metaanirikka gaasikihi avastas.

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Titan's internal organics feed the atmosphere

Scientists have performed laboratory experiments to better understand how Saturn's moon Titan can maintain its unique nitrogen-rich atmosphere. Titan is the second largest moon in our solar system and the only one that has a significant atmosphere.

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How Titan maintains its atmosphere

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Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and the Carnegie Institution for Science have conducted advanced laboratory experiments to explore the mechanisms that allow Saturn's moon Titan to maintain its d

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SwRI experiments validate theories about Titan's atmospheric sustainability

Photochemical isotope effects have been measured for nearly 50 years with the driving force being the understanding of natural processes. This has ranged from climate and atmospheric chemistry and dynamics, planetary atmospheres such as Mars, Titan and Jupiter, consequences for resolvi...

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Photoselective isotope fractionation dynamics in cosmo and atmospheric chemistry

Heating of complex organic matter in the presence of water may be an important source of Titan’s abundant atmospheric nitrogen and methane gases. The post New Experiments Shed Light on How Titan Maintains Its Unique Nitrogen-Rich Atmosphere appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

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New Experiments Shed Light on How Titan Maintains Its Unique Nitrogen-Rich Atmosphere

Southwest Research Institute partnered with the Carnegie Institution for Science to perform laboratory experiments to better understand how Saturn’s moon Titan can maintain its unique nitrogen-rich atmosphere. Titan is the second largest moon in our solar system and the only one that has a significant atmosphere. “While just 40% the diameter of the Earth, Titan […] The post How Titan Maintains Its Atmosphere appeared first on Astrobiology.

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How Titan Maintains Its Atmosphere - Astrobiology

In a groundbreaking study, Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has collaborated with the Carnegie Institution for Science to investigate the enigmatic atmosphere of Titan, Saturn’s largest moon. This research hinges on experimental simulations that recreate the unique conditions at Titan’s rocky core, thereby offering insights into how this icy moon sustains its nitrogen-rich atmosphere. Titan stands out as the second-largest moon in the solar s…

New Research Reveals How Titan's Atmosphere is Sustained

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