Key molecule discovered in Venus's atmosphere

brightsurf.com     May 16, 2008            

Venus Express has detected the molecule hydroxyl on another planet for the first time. It has been found in the upper reaches of the Venusian atmosphere, some 100 km above the surface, by Venus Express's Visible and Infrared Thermal Imaging Spectrometer, VIRTIS. By looking at the limb of the... [read full story]                

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Hydroxyl Spotted for the First Time on Venus

softpedia.com     May 15, 2008          

This is the first time when hydroxyl molecules are detected outside Earth and the finding could unravel some of the secrets to how Venus' dense atmosphere works. Hydroxyl, if you still remember a little bit of chemistry from school, is a compound consisting of one atom of hydrogen and one of...                

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Venus Express discovers hydroxyl in the atmosphere of Venus through its nightglow emission

eurekalert.org     May 15, 2008          

Using observations from the Venus Express spacecraft, an international team of astronomers presents the first detection of hydroxyl in the atmosphere of Venus through its nightglow emission. Observing atmospheric airglow is a major tool for inferring the composition and chemistry of the upper...                

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Key molecule discovered in Venus's atmosphere

eurekalert.org     May 15, 2008          

Venus Express has detected the molecule hydroxyl on another planet for the first time. It has been found in the upper reaches of the Venusian atmosphere, some 100 km above the surface, by Venus Express’s Visible and Infrared Thermal Imaging Spectrometer, VIRTIS. By looking at the limb of the...                

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Key molecule discovered in Venus's atmosphere

physorg.com     May 15, 2008          

Venus Express has detected the molecule hydroxyl on another planet for the first time. It has been found in the upper reaches of the Venusian atmosphere, some 100 km above the surface, by Venus Express’s Visible and Infrared Thermal Imaging Spectrometer, VIRTIS. By looking at the limb of the...                

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Key molecule discovered in Venus's atmosphere

newsvine.com     May 15, 2008          

News Type: Event — Seeded on Thu May 15, 2008 10:12 AM EDT Venus Express has detected the molecule hydroxyl on another planet for the first time. This detection gives scientists an important new tool to unlock the workings of Venus’s dense atmosphere. Hydroxyl, an important but...                

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The molecule hydroxyl is detected on Venus

upi.com     May 15, 2008          

PARIS, May 15 (UPI) -- The European Space Agency said the molecule hydroxyl has been detected on another planet for the first time by its Venus Express spacecraft. The ESA said hydroxyl, an important but difficult-to-detect molecule, consists of one hydrogen and one oxygen atom. It was detected...                

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The molecule hydroxyl is detected on Venus

politicalgateway.com     May 15, 2008          

PARIS, May 15 (UPI) -- The European Space Agency said the molecule hydroxyl has been detected on another planet for the first time by its Venus Express spacecraft. The ESA said hydroxyl, an important but difficult-to-detect molecule, consists of one hydrogen and one oxygen atom. It was detected...                

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Key Molecule Discovered In Venus's Atmosphere

sciencedaily.com     May 15, 2008          

ScienceDaily (May 15, 2008) — Venus Express has detected the molecule hydroxyl on another planet for the first time. This detection gives scientists an important new tool to unlock the workings of Venus’s dense atmosphere. It has been found in the upper reaches of the Venusian atmosphere, some...                

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Spacecraft Discovers Key Molecule In Venus’s Atmosphere

redorbit.com     May 15, 2008          

Posted on: Thursday, 15 May 2008, 10:50 CDT Venus Express has detected the molecule hydroxyl on another planet for the first time. This detection gives scientists an important new tool to unlock the workings of Venus’s dense atmosphere. It has been found in the upper reaches of the Venusian...                

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Key molecule discovered in Venus's atmosphere

spaceref.com     May 15, 2008          

PRESS RELEASE Date Released: Thursday, May 15, 2008 Source: ESA Venus Express Mission - Comments Venus Express has detected the molecule hydroxyl on another planet for the first time. This detection gives scientists an important new tool to unlock the workings of Venus's dense atmosphere. It has...                

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