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New IR observations of Titan and potential of in-situ atmospheric analysis of the outer planets

Tobias Owen

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Ground based telescopic observations of Titan and outer planet atmospheres are evaluated for their abundances and an effort is made to deduce the various hydrogen-to-carbon ratios. Jupiter and Saturn atmospheres seem to have roughly solar abundances as far as hydrogen and methane are concerned; for Uranus, Titan and Neptune these ratios are way down.

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Key concepts: Titan (rocket family), Uranus, Astrobiology, Planet, Neptune, Methane, Solar System, Outer planets