Detection of carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on the stratified surface of Charon with JWST

Title	Detection of carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on the stratified surface of Charon with JWST
Authors	Silvia Protopapa, Ujjwal Raut, Ian Wong, John Stansberry, Geronimo L. Villanueva, Jason Cook, Bryan Holler, William M. Grundy, Rosario Brunetto, Richard J. Cartwright, Bereket Mamo, Joshua P. Emery, Alex H. Parker, Aurelie Guilbert-Lepoutre, Noemi Pinilla
Magazine	Nature Communications
Date	10/01/2024
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-51826-4
Introduction	This investigation focuses on the composition of Charon's stratified surface, specifically identifying the presence of carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide. Utilizing data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), this study offers crucial insights into the chemical processes occurring on this Kuiper belt object. The identification of these volatile compounds contributes significantly to our understanding of the formation and evolution of icy bodies in the outer solar system and provides context for the conditions prevalent during the early solar system. This research aims to characterise the distribution and abundance of these species, shedding light on potential surface-atmosphere interactions and cryovolcanic activity.
Quote	Silvia Protopapa, Ujjwal Raut and Ian Wong et al. Detection of carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on the stratified surface of Charon with JWST. Nat Commun. 2024. Vol. 15. DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-51826-4
Element	Carbon (C) , Hydrogen (H) , Oxygen (O)
Industry	Space , Research & Laboratory

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