The research, published in Nature Geoscience, seeks to better understand the cosmic events that shaped the solar system billions of years ago.
Luna Mimas Photo: X, NASA.
Scientists, especially dedicated ones A study of the universe, Begin your constant search for answers about creation The Solar System. Besides trying to understand how it works, The Planetary appearance They remain unknown.
Recently, a discovery has revived the theory behind it 4.5 billion yearsA huge impact between Earth and A Ancient planet It may make the fifth largest satellite in the solar system Luna.
Luna, the natural satellite. Photo: Unsplash.
Question about How the moon was formed It has baffled scientists for generations. However, with the advancement of technology, A complete survey of the lunar surface yielded important clues. A recently discovered mineral has drawn attention as a possible piece of the puzzle that could help clarify this puzzle.
The proposed theory A collision between Earth and a planet Size MarteClassified TheaThanks to the team of researchers who gained strength from National Astronomy and Space Administration (NASA)Its summary in English.
These scientists, during the missions carried out by the spacecraft Grail In 2011, They found anomalies in the Moon’s gravitational field. Delving deeper into these anomalies, they discovered large deposits “Public”Composed of a mineral Titanium Y HierroDeeper than its surface.
Universe, Space, Planet Earth. Photo: Unsplash.
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What does this finding mean?
This evidence reinforces the hypothesis of early conflict between Thea Y Earth Caught in Earth’s gravitational pull, enough material formed to form the Moon.
Planetary geophysicist Adrian Brockettof German Space Center Inside Berlin, described the discovery as “attractive”Another principal investigator, Weinggang LiangIt highlights the consistency between the theoretical models and the empirical data obtained.
According to Liang, the analysis revealed variations in the lunar gravity field Ilmenite migration The Grail descends toward the near side and inward, leaving a trail that explains the anomalies detected by the spacecraft.
