This study has been published in the Planetary Science Journal. Its lead author, Alexis Rodriguez, says that this discovery related to glaciers increases our understanding of the planet Mercury. The special thing is that the glaciers whose proofs are found in the planet Mercury are made of salt but not of salt. Scientists feel that the glaciers of salt can be several miles below in the polar areas in the planet Mercury. These may contain ‘living places’.
Study was also funded by the US space agency NASA. Recently, another study said that organic matter may be present on Jupiter’s Moon Genimade. Now the study related to the planet Mercury is increasing the enthusiasm of scientists for the possibilities of life outside the earth.
Life is considered impossible on Mercury
Mercury is closest to the Sun in all the planets of our solar system. The day temperature on this planet goes above 400 ° C. At night, the temperature comes to 180 degrees minus. There is no atmosphere on the planet Mercury, that is why scientists have considered this planet impossible for life. The new discovery can change their perception.
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