In what way was methane, CH 4 , first discovered on Titan, the giant satellite of Saturn?

Methane was first discovered on Titan by observing specific absorptions in the reflected sunlight through spectroscopy. This allowed scientists to analyze the composition of Titan's atmosphere and identify the presence of methane.

In what way was methane, CH 4 , first discovered on Titan, the giant satellite of Saturn?

Methane was first discovered on Titan by observing specific absorptions in the reflected sunlight through spectroscopy. This allowed scientists to analyze the composition of Titan's atmosphere and identify the presence of methane.

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In What Way Was Methane, CH₄, First Discovered on Titan

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In what way was methane, CH₄, first discovered on Titan, the giant satellite of Saturn?

A) by chemical "sniffers" carried by Voyager 2 when it passed very close to Titan
B) spectroscopically, by noting specific absorptions in reflected sunlight
C) by detecting the light of burning methane spectroscopically, similar to that seen from oil or gas-well flares
D) by noting the formation on its surface of colored "ice," characteristic of methane ice

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