The world of astronomy is full of surprises, especially when it comes to understanding the origin of Earth's oceans. Researcher Daryl Seligman from Cornell University tells us about some exciting discoveries that could change our perspective on this matter.
And in the article he published On Space.comThe highlight is the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, in Chile, which received a reflective coating on its main mirror. This procedure is necessary to be able to capture light from very dark objects in the night sky.
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When we talk about very dark objects in the night sky, we mention comets and interstellar objects. Vera C. Rubin, scheduled to become operational in 2025, represents a new phase in astronomy for us to understand these objects further, beyond what current observatories on Earth allow.
Where did the oceans come from?
Some scientists suggest that the origin of our oceans came from comets and icy asteroids that arrived from space to Earth. Seligman also mentions mysterious objects from elsewhere in the universe (interstellar, such as 'Oumuamua and 2I/Borisov), with the potential to be cosmic messengers, bringing water and elements essential for life to planets around other stars.
As the Vera C. Rubin Observatory advances, astronomy expects hundreds of new interstellar objects to be discovered in our solar system. In parallel, this means being closer to uncovering the secrets of our cosmic origin.
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