Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 19, 2003

Fullerenes as Miniature Cosmic Time Capsules

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 19, 2003 is “Fullerenes as Miniature Cosmic Time Capsules,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Keith Beardmore ( LANL )). The original explanation runs about 146 words.

From the explanation

“Scientists have found, unexpectedly, tiny time capsules from billions of years in the past. The discovery involves small molecules that can apparently become trapped during the formation of large enclosed molecules known as fullerenes , or bucky balls.”

— APOD editors, January 19, 2003

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At a glance

Date: January 19, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Keith Beardmore ( LANL )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 146 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 19, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-january-19-fullerenes-as-miniature-cosmic-time-capsules

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