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Meteorite That Fell in 1969 Still Revealing Secrets of the Early Solar System

By John Matson (Scientific America)
Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76

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The Murchison meteorite, which fell in Australia in 1969, continues to reveal secrets about the early solar system through advanced analytical techniques. A recent study by European researchers using high-resolution mass spectrometry found over 14,000 unique molecular compositions in the meteorite, with estimates suggesting there could be millions of distinct organic compounds. This discovery highlights the meteorite’s incredible chemical complexity, surpassing even that of petroleum. The Murchison meteorite, which contains signatures from around the time of the sun’s formation 4.6 billion years ago, is considered valuable for studying the origins of organic compounds in the solar system. Researchers believe that these findings could offer insights into the potential prebiotic chemistry that might have contributed to the emergence of life on Earth. However, the sheer complexity of the meteorite’s chemistry presents a significant challenge for scientists attempting to understand its full implications.
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