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Violent Adolescent Planet: Infrared Emission Spectrum Reveals SiO Gas Presence

The infrared emission spectrum of a newly discovered violent adolescent planet shows a prominent peak in a region similar to SiO gas, suggesting extensive vaporization of rock. The planet's thermal emission spectrum is rich in SiO2, resembling glass formation.

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Violent Adolescent Planet: Infrared Emission Spectrum Reveals SiO Gas Presence

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  1. Violent Adolescent Planet Caught Infrared Handed Thermal emission spectrum (top) has prominent peak in region similar to SiO gas and glass rich in SiO2 This implies extensive vaporization of rock http://www.psrd.hawaii.edu/Jan10/circumstellar-dust.html

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