Researchers find possible source for Charon's red cap - DNA India

This first-ever depiction of Charon's methane atmosphere using fresh experimental data gives an insight into the origins of this moon's red patch.

Scientists combined data from NASA`s New Horizons mission with novel laboratory experiments and exospheric modelling to reveal the likely composition of the red cap on Pluto`s moon Charon and how it … [+7722 chars]

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