Martian Meteorite Reveals Ancient Atmospheric Chemistry (IMAGE)

University of Maryland

Martian Meteorite Reveals Ancient Atmospheric Chemistry

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A microscope reveals colorful augite crystals in this 1.3 billion year old Martian meteorite, MIL 03346. To help reconstruct Mars' ancient atmosphere, researchers analyzed sulfur isotopic ratios in 40 martian meteorites.

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James Day

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