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Astrochemistry of Rogue Planets: Detection of Novel Organic Compounds

Interstellar Chemistry Journal, Vol. 19, Issue 3, 2024

Abstract

This research investigates the chemical composition of rogue planets—planetary


bodies that drift through interstellar space without a host star. Using
spectroscopy data from the newly deployed Cosmic Surveyor II, we detected several
previously unknown organic compounds in the atmosphere of the rogue planet XQ-1134.

Introduction

Rogue planets challenge traditional planetary science due to their isolation from
stellar energy. Despite this, recent studies have suggested that internal heat from
radioactive decay and tidal forces may sustain chemical processes on these bodies.

Methodology

Infrared and ultraviolet spectroscopy were employed to analyze the atmospheric


composition of XQ-1134. Computational models simulated chemical interactions under
extreme conditions.

Results

We identified a complex organic molecule, tentatively named interstellium, composed


of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and phosphorus. This molecule is structurally
similar to prebiotic amino acids, suggesting that rogue planets could serve as
chemical laboratories for life's building blocks.

Conclusion

The discovery of interstellium on a rogue planet underscores the potential for


life-sustaining chemistry beyond traditional habitable zones, expanding the search
for extraterrestrial life to interstellar space.

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