Comet 67P’s atmosphere contains molecular oxygen: Scientist

Q.  Which comet’s atmosphere has been discovered to contain molecular oxygen, according to scientists on 29th October 2015?
- Published on 30 Oct 15

a. Comet 67A
b. Comet 67P
c. Comet 67D
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Comet 67P
 
Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko’s atmosphere contains molecular oxygen. Chemical analysis of its atmosphere using ROSINA mass spectrometer abroad the Rosetta spacecraft has displayed results suggesting high proportions of molecular oxygen. Molecular oxygen level in the comet ranges from 1 to 10 percent and oxygen is the 4th most common has in the atmosphere of the comet following, CO2, water and CO.

Related Content

➨ Post your comment / Share knowledge


Enter the code shown above:

(Note: If you cannot read the numbers in the above image, reload the page to generate a new one.)
▲