Hidden Ocean Discovered Beneath Pluto's Icy Surface
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery that sheds new light on one of our solar system's most distant celestial bodies. Strong evidence has been found of a vast ocean of liquid water hidden beneath Pluto's icy surface, a revelation that could change our understanding of this enigmatic dwarf planet. The research, recently published in the scientific journal Icarus, was led by Alex Nguyen, a graduate student in Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. Nguyen's team employed advanced mathematical models and analyzed images from NASA's New Horizons spacecraft to investigate the mysterious subsurface ocean of Pluto. This study, co-authored by Patrick McGovern of the Lunar and Planetary Institute in Houston, addresses a long-standing debate in the scientific community regarding the presence of liquid water on Pluto. The findings not only confirm the existence of this hidden ocean but also provide detailed insights into i...
