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Show Prof d iscusses space dust "Molecules, Masers, and Dust Grains in Space" was discussed by Prof. Charles Townes. Prof. Townes participating in a series of lectures in science, spoke about the dust particles in space from which the stars have sprung. He talked about the different ways that the stars' composition and origin can be determined by using our own galaxy dust cloud for experimentation ex-perimentation and study. "Ammonia, water and formal-dahyde formal-dahyde are the three elements used and watched in experimenta. tion to help scientists know what's going on in space," said Prof. Townes. "There have been many theories on the composition of the dust grains in space," prof. Townes said. "Some scientists say they are condensed ammonia orice. Some scientists believe them to be small particles of diamond or graphite. A lot of work has been done with infrared radiation to determine the composition of dust particles in space that form stars," continued Prof. Townes. "This work has determined the presence of silicates, the same kind as in the rocks on earth." |