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Map of the AOs on Ceres, using as a proxy the 3.4-μm band depth (scale bar) derived by the Dawn VIR data, superimposed to a context map of the Ernutet region. The inset shows an example of a spectrum of aliphatic-rich pixels compared with an average spectrum of the Ernutet region taken by the VIR spectrometer. -- Science via PubMed

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Recent Replenishment Of Aliphatic Organics On Ceres From A Large Subsurface Reservoir

by Keith CowingDecember 6, 2024December 6, 2024

Ceres hosts notable aliphatic-organic concentrations, ranging from approximately 5 to >30 weight % in specific surface areas.