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Astronomy => In the Media... => Topic started by: Rick on Mar 18, 2008, 13:42:23

Title: Crashed probe yields Sun secrets
Post by: Rick on Mar 18, 2008, 13:42:23
Scientists have measured the composition of oxygen at the birth of the Solar System.

The discovery is a vital piece of data for reconstructing the evolution of our cosmic neighbourhood.

Nasa's Genesis spacecraft spent more than two years collecting oxygen from the outermost layers of the Sun.

More: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7299025.stm