Mystery Solved? Ceres' Bright Spots Likely Made of Salt

Thursday, December 10, 2015 - 14:43 in Astronomy & Space

Observations made by NASA's Dawn spacecraft suggest that Ceres' many bright spots could be made primarily of hydrated magnesium sulfates. Here on Earth, magnesium sulfate is sold as Epsom salt.

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