NASA Reveals Key to Unlock Mysterious Red Glow in Space
Monday, August 2, 2010 - 16:49
in Astronomy & Space
(PhysOrg.com) -- NASA scientists created a unique collection of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) spectra to interpret mysterious emission from space. Because PAHs are a major product of combustion, remain in the environment, and are carcinogenic, the value of this PAH spectral collection extends far beyond NASA and astronomical applications.